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R590 RRH

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 RRH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,853 miles

exhaust front flexy in poor condition - slight blow - advise attention

Fail 15 Jan 2009 113,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,813 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 77,308 miles

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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R590 RRH is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R590 RRH, 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 R590 RRH registered?

R590 RRH is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R590 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 RRH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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