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R185 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 88,409 miles

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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R185 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R185 BHW, 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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What year was R185 BHW registered?

R185 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R185 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 BHW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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