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W388 NHT

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 111,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 97,644 miles

Offside Inner Front 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)

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken-system secure

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 12 May 2012 97,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front 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)

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken-system secure

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside front chassis

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 67,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 60,892 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear bump stops broken/insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 49,447 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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W388 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 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 W388 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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What year was W388 NHT registered?

W388 NHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W388 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 NHT shows 12 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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