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R311 FHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,951 mi
Last recorded100,951 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,951 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 96,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,434 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 91,383 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

both front tyres low on tread

nearside rear tyre outer edge low on ttread

Pass 7 Nov 2006 85,653 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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R311 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R311 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R311 FHW registered?

R311 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R311 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 FHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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