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R553 BFB

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,453 mi
Last recorded105,453 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear floors slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,743 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight water ingress in o/s rear lamp

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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R553 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 82,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R553 BFB registered?

R553 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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