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R420 EAP

1997 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,911 mi
Last recorded132,911 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 EAP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 132,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror has repair

Fail 31 Oct 2013 132,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror has repair

Pass 26 Nov 2012 131,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner door handles stiff operation

n/s mirror has repair

Pass 23 Nov 2011 130,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door check stap broken

n/s mirror has temp repair

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,250 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 129,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 126,468 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor has general corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2009 126,462 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor has general corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2008 119,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside and offside floor pans corroding

nearside front tyre showing uneven wear and has minor cuts in tread

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside front tyre starting to show uneven wear

radiator leaking /deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

steering rack inner joint showing wear [offside]

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coolant level low

nearside and offside floor pans corroding

nearside front tyre showing uneven wear and has minor cuts in tread

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside front tyre starting to show uneven wear

radiator leaking /deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

steering rack inner joint showing wear [offside]

Pass 30 Oct 2007 112,667 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 112,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c orrosion taking place on nearside and offside floors to sills

radiator deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2006 107,986 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 107,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R420 EAP is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R420 EAP, 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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R420 EAP is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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