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R944 BWT

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,457 mi
Last recorded65,457 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 BWT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,457 miles

dent in nearside rear alloy wheel

dent in offside rear alloy wheel

front number plate damaged

offside front door mirror case damaged

play in offside front trackrod end

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dent in both rear alloy wheels

offside front door mirror casing poor

offside rear tyre cracked on outer wall

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,029 miles

Dent in both rear alloy wheels

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f door mirror casing in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,798 miles

dent in nearside rear and offside rear alloy wheels

offside door mirror casing poor condition

offside front track rod end slight movement

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dent in nearside rear and offside rear alloy wheels

offside door mirror casing poor condition

offside front track rod end slight movement

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,758 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 52,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R944 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R944 BWT, 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 R944 BWT registered?

R944 BWT is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R944 BWT safe to buy?

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