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R292 SHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 105,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 64,943 miles

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

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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R292 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R292 SHY, 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 R292 SHY registered?

R292 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R292 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 SHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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