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R196 BOU

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,480 mi
Last recorded44,480 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,234 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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R196 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R196 BOU, 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 R196 BOU registered?

R196 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R196 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 BOU shows 6 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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