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R817 JWH

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 JWH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2007 153,789 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 151,124 miles

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

engine noise

Fail 24 Mar 2006 151,124 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine noise

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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R817 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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

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 R817 JWH, 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 R817 JWH registered?

R817 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R817 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 JWH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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