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R459 GAN

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 108,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to floors, sills and chassis legs

play in steering rack

temp gauge in the red during the test

Pass 19 May 2008 102,653 miles

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

engine over heating

Fail 19 May 2008 102,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine over heating

Pass 17 May 2007 96,017 miles

front reg.plate condition poor

under-body getting rusty

Fail 10 May 2007 95,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front reg.plate condition poor

under-body getting rusty

Pass 10 May 2006 89,870 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 89,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s/f floor area rusty

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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R459 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R459 GAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R459 GAN registered?

R459 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R459 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 GAN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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