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R234 OHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 OHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,887 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,734 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 73,824 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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R234 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R234 OHY, 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 R234 OHY registered?

R234 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R234 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 OHY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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