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W178 NHT

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,102 miles

Fuel tank straps rusty

Radiator breaking away at lower mounts

Rear body by tow bar rusty ,center floor rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2010 99,097 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank straps rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator breaking away at lower mounts

Rear body by tow bar rusty ,center floor rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2009 91,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 91,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 84,111 miles

Both wiper blades deteriated

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of leakage around nearside c/v boot

Fail 8 Aug 2008 84,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both wiper blades deteriated

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of leakage around nearside c/v boot

Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,808 miles

no interior mirror fitted

second bonnet catch seized

Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no interior fitted.

secondary bonnet retaining device seized.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,010 miles

for advisories see original V.T 30

Fail 26 Jul 2006 67,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Improvised dog guard fitted behind front seats

Interior mirror missing .

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 54,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 54,878 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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W178 NHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W178 NHT, 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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W178 NHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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