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R279 AOT

1997 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,302 mi
Last recorded130,302 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 AOT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2006 130,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2005 124,085 miles

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

nearside heaslamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

tailgate misaligned locks in closed position

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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R279 AOT is a 1997 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R279 AOT, 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 R279 AOT registered?

R279 AOT is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R279 AOT safe to buy?

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