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R179 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 118,726 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007

n/s/r tyre flat spot †o/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall †various corrosion to floor †slight blow front exhaust joint †n/s/r suspension arm shows signs of wear †o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 5 Jun 2006

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

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

both front tyres worn †o/s cv boot weaping grease †various metal brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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R179 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 82,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R179 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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