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R258 GAN

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,537 miles

bottom trming cover missing

can not fully inspect brake pipes around fuel tank

squeal from engine

temp gauge not working

Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Cant fully inspect brake pipes around fuel tank area.

Temp gauge not working

bottom timing covers missing

squeal from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,676 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,671 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R258 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 80,385 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 GAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R258 GAN registered?

R258 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R258 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 GAN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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