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R835 HNH

1997 Fiat Marea

Beige Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

120,942 mi
Last recorded120,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 HNH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 120,922 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

battery loose on tray...

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

fuel cap damaged but seals...

Fail 1 Jun 2009 120,889 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery loose on tray...

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

fuel cap damaged but seals...

Pass 11 Jun 2008 105,067 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2008 104,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2007 90,580 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall, not to cords.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,580 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall, not to cords.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,509 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 78,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front inner wheel arch trims loose.

Fuel cap cracked.

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor broken.

Parking brake performance 19%. (min=16%)

Rear brake disc corroded.

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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R835 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R835 HNH, 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 R835 HNH registered?

R835 HNH is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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