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R807 ULY

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 ULY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt,unable to fully check adult belt.

Fluid weap from steering rack.

Front bumper loose.

Front pads look low,inner face of offside front disc corroded and scored.

Pad wear warning light illuminates when foot brake applied.

Rear bumper damaged/cracked/loose.

Slight exhaust blow from manifold and centre silencer.

Slight play in offside front lower joint.

Vehicle generally rusty underneath.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 106,029 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tire has a cut in side wall but not yet deep enought to reach inner ply of tire

n/s/f tire outer edge wearing

n/s/f tire outer edge wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2005 99,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 99,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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R807 ULY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R807 ULY, 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 R807 ULY registered?

R807 ULY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R807 ULY safe to buy?

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