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R248 BOU

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,469 mi
Last recorded121,469 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 121,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 121,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake pads sticking

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 May 2007 107,175 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 107,172 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 96,530 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 96,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R248 BOU 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 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R248 BOU, 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 R248 BOU registered?

R248 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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