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R404 NHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016
Pass 9 Feb 2015

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust bracket brocken. exhaust still supported.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,030 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 47,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,957 miles

n/side rear shockabsorber slight damp

Fail 6 Feb 2012 46,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side rear shockabsorber slight damp

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2009 43,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,430 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

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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R404 NHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R404 NHY, 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 R404 NHY registered?

R404 NHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R404 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 NHY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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