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R770 FHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 116,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 107,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 81,453 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 81,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R770 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R770 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 R770 FHU registered?

R770 FHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R770 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 FHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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