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R237 EHU

1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,370 mi
Last recorded122,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend92,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 EHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 122,370 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 122,367 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 117,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 117,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 113,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2005 102,953 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R237 EHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 92,801 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R237 EHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R237 EHU registered?

R237 EHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R237 EHU safe to buy?

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