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R532 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,552 mi
Last recorded59,552 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,552 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside brake hose slightly twisted

Rear exhaust box mount perished

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,617 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 47,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R532 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R532 BFB, 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 R532 BFB registered?

R532 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R532 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 BFB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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