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R541 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,375 mi
Last recorded72,375 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 72,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,375 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 68,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 61,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,095 miles

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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R541 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R541 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 R541 BFB registered?

R541 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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