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R295 BFC

1997 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,172 mi
Last recorded114,172 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 114,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 114,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 111,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,230 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Play/wear in suspension/wishbone bushes.

Wear in rear subframe bushes.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 108,151 miles

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Play/wear in suspension/wishbone bushes.

Wear in rear subframe bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R295 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R295 BFC, 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 R295 BFC registered?

R295 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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