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RD02 FRC

2002 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,516 mi
Last recorded66,516 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FRC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,516 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2008 57,408 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,614 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 52,592 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,409 miles

power steering rack damp

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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RD02 FRC is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 64,032 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 RD02 FRC, 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 24 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 RD02 FRC registered?

RD02 FRC is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RD02 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD02 FRC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RD02 FRC have outstanding finance?

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