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R202 FFB

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 119,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 111,352 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f door handle sticking

rear plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 101,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 89,915 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 89,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R202 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R202 FFB, 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 R202 FFB registered?

R202 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R202 FFB safe to buy?

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