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R340 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,903 mi
Last recorded132,903 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 132,903 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 132,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,043 miles

nearside wiper blade split on end/slight plaqy in nearside track rod end/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 119,413 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 119,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009

Corrosion on both sills

Rear brake discs slightly corroded around edge

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear shock bushes perished

Fail 3 Nov 2009

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008
Fail 14 Nov 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 89,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disks corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,001 miles

Rear brake disks corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 76,732 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 76,732 miles

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.

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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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.

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