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R356 LBV

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 LBV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 65,002 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box rubber broken & secured with wire.

o.s.r.& o.s.f. tyres low on tread.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 56,595 miles

exhaust rear box rubber broken & secured with wire.

o.s.r.& o.s.f. tyres low on tread.

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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R356 LBV is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R356 LBV, 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 R356 LBV registered?

R356 LBV is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R356 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 LBV shows 3 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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