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R185 HBD

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,187 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,396 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,471 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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R185 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R185 HBD, 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 R185 HBD registered?

R185 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R185 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 HBD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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