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R31 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,779 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,911 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 74,911 miles

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

coolant leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2005 70,363 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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R31 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R31 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R31 BFB registered?

R31 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R31 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 BFB 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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