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R338 SUD

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2008 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads 70% worn

mileage display light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,432 miles

mileage display light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2007 81,607 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 81,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 71,128 miles

† †1- off side rear tyre worn down to 2mm limits

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,128 miles

† †1- off side rear tyre worn down to 2mm limits

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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R338 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R338 SUD, 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 R338 SUD registered?

R338 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R338 SUD safe to buy?

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