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R179 AVS

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 AVS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,874 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside washer not working correctly

unable to open boot

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,445 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 34,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,773 miles

foot brake pedal slightly creeping

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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R179 AVS is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R179 AVS, 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 R179 AVS registered?

R179 AVS is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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