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R385 SUD

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,704 mi
Last recorded38,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,704 miles

growling noise when wipers operated

offside door handle sticking

Fail 21 Jul 2007 38,704 miles

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

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

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

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

growling noise when wipers operated

offside outer door handle sticking

Pass 22 Jul 2006 37,414 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

slight play in steering rack

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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R385 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R385 SUD, 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 R385 SUD registered?

R385 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R385 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 SUD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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