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R679 DHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012

n/s/f tyre outer areas low...

n/s/r shock weeping..

Pass 11 Nov 2011
Fail 11 Nov 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010

front pads wearing low..

n/s/r shock weeping!!!

rear pads wearing low..

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 18 Nov 2009

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 20 Oct 2008

front tyre balding on inner areas...

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag light on

body damage

front/rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

body damage

Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,777 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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R679 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R679 DHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R679 DHU registered?

R679 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R679 DHU safe to buy?

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