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R453 XDB

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 XDB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,583 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010
Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf mirror slightly insecure

osr tyre in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2009

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 88,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,715 miles

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.

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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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.

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