MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside wiper blade split on end/slight plaqy in nearside track rod end/rear brake discs corroded
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
all exhaust rubbers are deteriorated
both rear brake discs are pitted
front bumper has damage
front tyres are 205/40/16 rear 195/55/15
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
all exhaust rubbers are deteriorated
both rear brake discs are pitted
front bumper has damage
front tyres are 205/40/16 rear 195/55/15
Corrosion on both sills
Rear brake discs slightly corroded around edge
Rear coil springs rusty
Rear shock bushes perished
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Corrosion on both sills
Rear brake discs slightly corroded around edge
Rear coil springs rusty
Rear shock bushes perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disks corroded
Rear brake disks corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust rubbers beggining to perrish.
Nearside front tyre on 3.0mm and smooth on outer edge.
Nearside rear disk corroded on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R340 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R340 BHW, 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 R340 BHW registered?
R340 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R340 BHW safe to buy?
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