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R272 FHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front wishbone front bush worn

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear brake pads worn near limit

Fail 2 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit on the outer edge

the front brake discs are slightly worn.

the rear brake pads are on the legal limit 1.5mm

Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,529 miles

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

oil leak

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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R272 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R272 FHW, 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 R272 FHW registered?

R272 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R272 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 FHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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