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R727 TTS

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 TTS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 89,133 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 80,479 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front to rear both sections slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2006 75,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 75,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

offside steering rack slight wear

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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R727 TTS is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R727 TTS, 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 R727 TTS registered?

R727 TTS is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R727 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 TTS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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