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R683 DHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,998 mi
Last recorded80,998 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2008 80,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 80,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 77,348 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 73,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 69,408 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 69,391 miles

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

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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R683 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R683 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.

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What year was R683 DHU registered?

R683 DHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R683 DHU safe to buy?

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