MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,583 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf mirror slightly insecure
osr tyre in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
osf mirror slightly insecure
osr tyre in poor condition
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
airbag light on dash
nail osr tyre
slight play nsf droplink
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
airbag light on dash
nail osr tyre
slight play nsf droplink
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges and in poor condition
rear wiper missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R453 XDB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R453 XDB, 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 R453 XDB registered?
R453 XDB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 9 October 1997.
Is R453 XDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R453 XDB shows 9 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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