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R796 DOK

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 DOK
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 122,314 miles

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

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

chip out of swept area of windscreen

corrosion on both inner sill areas

slight leak from radiator

surface corrosion on n/s outer sill area

surface corrsion on both floor undersides

Fail 12 Mar 2014 122,314 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

chip out of swept area of windscreen

corrosion on both inner sill areas

slight leak from radiator

surface corrosion on n/s outer sill area

surface corrsion on both floor undersides

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 102,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 18 Mar 2009 102,104 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,404 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges

o/s/r brake pipe coroding

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,471 miles

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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R796 DOK is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R796 DOK, 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 R796 DOK registered?

R796 DOK is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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