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R484 BSF

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 BSF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2010 100,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,966 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 94,966 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,450 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,900 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,224 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 70,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 69,921 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R484 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R484 BSF, 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 R484 BSF registered?

R484 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R484 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 BSF shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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