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R349 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,751 mi
Last recorded75,751 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,703 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,998 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,185 miles

Brake Pedel Slight Hard

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,039 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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R349 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R349 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 R349 BHW registered?

R349 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R349 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 BHW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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