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R46 THL

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,449 mi
Last recorded123,449 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 THL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 123,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 119,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 112,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 87,590 miles

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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R46 THL is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R46 THL, 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 R46 THL registered?

R46 THL is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R46 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 THL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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