MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,725 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
general corrosion on underparts
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R218 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.
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What year was R218 BOU registered?
R218 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R218 BOU safe to buy?
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