MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,855 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside floor pans corroded,not within 30cm of any prescribed area.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R204 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R204 SHY, 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 R204 SHY registered?
R204 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 December 1997.
Is R204 SHY safe to buy?
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