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R597 EAH

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 EAH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 117,128 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR WINDOW COVERED IN BLACK PLASTIC RESTRICTING DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 19 Jan 2007 108,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 98,628 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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R597 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R597 EAH, 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 R597 EAH registered?

R597 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R597 EAH safe to buy?

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