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X496 FHT

2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,842 mi
Last recorded40,842 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 FHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 40,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

panel behind front bumper bent, front discs very rusty, o/s rear bump stop missing, underneath car rusty

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,714
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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X496 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea 100 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X496 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X496 FHT registered?

X496 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X496 FHT safe to buy?

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