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R783 EEU

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 121,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 120,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 116,315 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,412 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,412 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 108,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 103,827 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 103,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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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R783 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R783 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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R783 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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