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W197 JHW

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,210 mi
Last recorded82,210 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2008 82,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 69,438 miles

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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W197 JHW is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 W197 JHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W197 JHW registered?

W197 JHW is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W197 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 JHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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