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R277 BOU

1997 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,674 mi
Last recorded97,674 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 97,674 miles

Battery terminal insecure.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 97,625 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery terminal insecure.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 97,560 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 97,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 89,431 miles

all repaired areas coated in under body sealer

Fail 3 Jan 2008 89,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,475 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 77,469 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

handbrake requires attention

indicators becoming discoloured

suspect brake fluid leak not found on test

Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,724 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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R277 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R277 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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R277 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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