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R659 AEV

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 May 2009 90,002 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 83,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner side wall (no chords seen)

Pass 24 May 2008 83,067 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner side wall (no chords seen)

Pass 1 May 2007 75,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2006 68,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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R659 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R659 AEV, 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 R659 AEV registered?

R659 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R659 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 AEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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