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R795 CHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 CHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,445 miles

floor pan corroded but not weakened

Fail 5 Jun 2020 107,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

floor pan corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,375 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,380 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower floor drain hole bung corroded

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,427 miles

Centre Rear Lower floor surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall kerb marked/wear

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Lower floor surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall kerb marked/wear

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,029 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower floor under body surface corrosion

near side rear tyre sidewall kerb damage

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,633 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower under floor corroded both sides near seat belt mountings

near side front tyre side wall perished

off side rear tyre sidewall perished plus tread distortion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion to floor

Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

surface corrosion to floor

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,988 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

baffles ratling in front silencer

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,226 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 73,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,813 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 69,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorbers feel little stiff.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,469 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 66,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,688 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,890 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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R795 CHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R795 CHW, 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 R795 CHW registered?

R795 CHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R795 CHW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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