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R166 HNH

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,133 mi
Last recorded146,133 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 HNH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 146,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 137,027 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

O/side front door lock partilly seized.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 133,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery appears to be loose

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R166 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 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 R166 HNH, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R166 HNH registered?

R166 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R166 HNH safe to buy?

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