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R311 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,150 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 77,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside front track rod has a slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,892 miles

1*front to rear metal brake pipe corroded but not to excess

n/s/r&f tyres just on the legal limit

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/rear metal brake pipe corroded but not to excess

Fail 31 Aug 2006 69,892 miles

1*front to rear metal brake pipe corroded but not to excess

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r&f tyres just on the legal limit

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/rear metal brake pipe corroded but not to excess

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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R311 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R311 BHW, 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 R311 BHW registered?

R311 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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