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R294 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,058 miles

brake pipe to offside front flexi poor condition

exhaust centre section poor condition

front to rear brake pipe poor condition over fuel tank

Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,046 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

brake pipe to offside front flexi poor condition

exhaust centre section poor condition

front to rear brake pipe poor condition over fuel tank

Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,171 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front nearside and front offside tyres worn inside edge, suspect tracking out

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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R294 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R294 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R294 BFB registered?

R294 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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