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R238 CHU

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,273 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside floor pans,offside and nearside rear chassis showing sighns of corrosion not holed but bad flaking.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 76,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front disc inner faces very rusty

both front wishbone inner bushes worn

n/s washer aim poor

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2005 63,969 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 63,969 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R238 CHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R238 CHU, 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 R238 CHU registered?

R238 CHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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