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R150 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Drivers door handle is insecure.

Engine misfire possible head gasket.

Pass 13 May 2008 53,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers door handle requires attention soon

nearside rear lights have slight bad erth

washers require attention soon

Fail 9 May 2008 53,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cat to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

drivers door handle requires attention soon

nearside rear lights have a slight bad earth

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

washers require attention soon

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,173 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 44,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2006 43,218 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

both sides front tyres worn low on inner edges

center exhaust silencer leaking slightly

nearside windscreen washer not workig

offside main metal brake pipe rusted to excess at rear

rear suspension creaking

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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R150 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R150 BFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R150 BFB registered?

R150 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R150 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 BFB shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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