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R217 OHY

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 OHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 141,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 134,621 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 134,601 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 129,790 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 129,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 125,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 125,386 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 120,769 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 120,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 115,739 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 115,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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R217 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 OHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 OHY registered?

R217 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R217 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 OHY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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