MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
slight play o/s track rod end
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.
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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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