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R385 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,334 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 106,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 100,090 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 100,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 88,852 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 75,785 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 75,785 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R385 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,821 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R385 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R385 BHW registered?

R385 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R385 BHW safe to buy?

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