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R173 SHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,623 mi
Last recorded87,623 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,623 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011

corroded in several places heavy undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2011

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

corroded in several places heavy undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2010

floors heavy undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,096 miles

heavy undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2009 87,096 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008
Fail 11 Dec 2008

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,389 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006
Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,957 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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R173 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R173 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 R173 SHY registered?

R173 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R173 SHY safe to buy?

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