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R612 VEL

1997 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,183 mi
Last recorded123,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,183 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Jan 2010 123,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,952 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 117,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 114,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 114,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 108,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 98,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 98,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R612 VEL is a 1997 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R612 VEL, 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 R612 VEL registered?

R612 VEL is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R612 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 VEL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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