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R319 LCB

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 LCB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,216 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 73,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R319 LCB is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,821 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R319 LCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R319 LCB registered?

R319 LCB is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R319 LCB safe to buy?

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