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R753 EEU

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 117,061 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 117,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,849 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 114,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 112,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 112,065 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 108,961 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 100,146 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 100,146 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R753 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R753 EEU, 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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R753 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R753 EEU safe to buy?

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