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R724 KAN

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 KAN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 121,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 116,896 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

rear road springs rusty

slight play both front anti roll bar links

slight play off side front lower arm front bush

Fail 25 Sep 2006 116,899 miles

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

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

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

rear road spring rusty

slight binding off side rear brake

slight play off side front lower arm front bush

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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R724 KAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R724 KAN, 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 R724 KAN registered?

R724 KAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R724 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 KAN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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