MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,447 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all coil springs corroded
front brakepads wearing low
oil leak
slight judder at front brakes
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V897 GHY is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V897 GHY, 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 V897 GHY registered?
V897 GHY is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 January 2000.
Is V897 GHY safe to buy?
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