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R582 FHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,162 miles

both sides front brake discs are worn and rusted

both sides front lower suspensio arm ball joint dust boots split

both sides rear tyres wearing low on edges

nearside front chassis rusting

stone chips in windscreen

the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint is worn to excess

the nearside rear brake pad anti squeel device is incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,168 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 87,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 84,401 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

aftermarket brake pedal fitted

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front anti roll bar lower limk pin grease boot split

nearside rear light condensation in lens

oil leak

outer sills covered

various stone chips in windscreen

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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R582 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R582 FHU, 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 R582 FHU registered?

R582 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R582 FHU safe to buy?

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