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R720 FHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 96,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,534 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,039 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 62,155 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 62,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,333 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 44,953 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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R720 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R720 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 R720 FHU registered?

R720 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R720 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 FHU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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