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R496 BFC

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to all perscribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,258 miles

front & rear brake discs rusted on edges

front inner wheel rims have flat spots

n/s/r outer brake pad looks low

play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 13 Jul 2009 122,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 116,093 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 116,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 98,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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R496 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R496 BFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R496 BFC registered?

R496 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R496 BFC safe to buy?

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