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V597 GMW

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 GMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front floor damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2010 117,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fan belt deteriated

off side front floor damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2008 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight rusting on rear inner discs due to long term standing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 116,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 112,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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V597 GMW is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 70,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V597 GMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V597 GMW registered?

V597 GMW is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V597 GMW safe to buy?

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