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W479 MHT

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,621 mi
Last recorded73,621 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 MHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,621 miles

Brake fluid requires changing

Drivers door outer handle sticking

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

Secondry bonnet catch sticking

Fail 24 Nov 2009 73,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake fluid requires changing

Drivers door outer handle sticking

Front brake discs look worn

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

Secondry bonnet catch sticking

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,859 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,713 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,944 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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W479 MHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W479 MHT, 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 W479 MHT registered?

W479 MHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W479 MHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W479 MHT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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