MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NEAR SIDE FLOOR PAN TOO SILL CORRODED
Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f floor holed by corrosion
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?
Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R342 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 82,989 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 Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R342 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Marea Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R342 SHY registered?
R342 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R342 SHY safe to buy?
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