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R175 SHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,495 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

outer door handles stick

rear brake pipes not in original clips

Fail 19 Dec 2006 58,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

front door outer handles stick

rear brake pipes would be better with extra clips

Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,436 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

all outer door handles sticking

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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R175 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R175 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 R175 SHY registered?

R175 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R175 SHY safe to buy?

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