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R46 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 119,694 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 119,689 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

floor & sills poor

Pass 18 Aug 2009 115,986 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007
Pass 19 Sep 2006 96,294 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 96,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R46 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R46 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 R46 BHW registered?

R46 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R46 BHW safe to buy?

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