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R205 GWV

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,342 mi
Last recorded130,342 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend92,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GWV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 130,342 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 130,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn condition

Pass 5 Oct 2007 124,733 miles

slight scoring to rear discs,slight corrosion to rear brake pipe.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 124,735 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion brake pipe,both front tyres worn on outer edges,perrishing to both front tyre walls,scoring to rear brake discs,different size tyres on front axle to rear axle.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 117,319 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 117,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
brake disc excessively pitted 57
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R205 GWV is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 92,646 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 Hlx Weekend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R205 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R205 GWV registered?

R205 GWV is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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