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R252 BOU

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 168,725 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,088 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 55,717 miles

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.

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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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.

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