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R151 SHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

111,366 mi
Last recorded111,366 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2006 111,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroding not affecting performance.

offside rear subframe top bush wearing.

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 109,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS.

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS NEARING WEAR LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SECURITY.

POSSIBLE BLOW AT EXHAUST FRONT MANIFOLD.

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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R151 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R151 SHY, 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 R151 SHY registered?

R151 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R151 SHY safe to buy?

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