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R277 TBU

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 TBU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2010
Fail 21 May 2010

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise all brake pipes starting to corrode

advise floor all over starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underbody of vehicle coroding in general

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,126 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 TBU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R277 TBU, 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 R277 TBU registered?

R277 TBU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R277 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 TBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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