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R553 AGV

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 AGV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 69,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,114 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,431 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 55,431 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R553 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R553 AGV, 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 R553 AGV registered?

R553 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R553 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 AGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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