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R603 FHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors slightly corroded

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

both sill to floors slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

offside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front, centre and rear floor slighty corroded

drivers and passengers door handle sticking slighty

offside rear road wheel slighty damaged

rear axle slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2010 120,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

drivers and passengers door handle sticking slightly

rear axle slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres on legal limit

nearside front and rear floors slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,266 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in the rack

Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,655 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R603 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R603 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 R603 FHU registered?

R603 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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