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R539 AYG

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

109,542 mi
Last recorded109,542 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 AYG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 109,542 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 109,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 109,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Aug 2006 109,369 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R539 AYG is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R539 AYG, 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 R539 AYG registered?

R539 AYG is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R539 AYG safe to buy?

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