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R362 BFC

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,660 mi
Last recorded123,660 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 110,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 110,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,315 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 94,315 miles

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

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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R362 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R362 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 R362 BFC registered?

R362 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R362 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 BFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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