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R336 BFC

1997 Fiat Marea

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front door handle faulty

bonnet catch in need of lubrication

Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 129,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,457 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Nov 2009 86,456 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2009 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 123,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2007

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 113,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 113,593 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake lever travel high

n/s/f wishbone has play

slight play in anti roll bar bush (nearside)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 113,390 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

slight play in nearside front suspension

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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R336 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R336 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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R336 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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