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R286 EHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,601 mi
Last recorded67,601 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 66,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 66,907 miles

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

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R286 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R286 EHW, 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 R286 EHW registered?

R286 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R286 EHW safe to buy?

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