MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION FRON AND REAR DISCS ON INNER FACES
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?
Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R252 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R252 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 R252 BOU registered?
R252 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R252 BOU safe to buy?
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