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R393 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s sill corroded at the rear (just outside of suspension prescribed area)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,092 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 48,132 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,132 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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R393 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R393 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 R393 BHW registered?

R393 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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