MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn low on inner edges.
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.
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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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