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R584 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,106 mi
Last recorded116,106 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 116,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 116,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,544 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 103,544 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R584 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R584 BFB, 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.

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What year was R584 BFB registered?

R584 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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