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R793 FDE

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,300 mi
Last recorded89,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 FDE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,300 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

offside front lower arm inner front bush slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2007

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2007

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2006 68,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,880 miles

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

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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R793 FDE is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R793 FDE, 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 R793 FDE registered?

R793 FDE is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R793 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 FDE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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