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R393 EHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,894 mi
Last recorded79,894 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,379 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,924 miles

Front disc pads appear worn - Unable to see brake pad clearly.

Small area of corrosion on nearside front floor pan (Not within a prescribed area)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 71,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front disc pads appear worn - Unable to see brake pad clearly.

Small area of corrosion on nearside front floor pan (Not within a prescribed area)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,214 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,876 miles

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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R393 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R393 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 R393 EHW registered?

R393 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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