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R881 BBW

1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend92,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 BBW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2006 81,038 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R881 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 92,801 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R881 BBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R881 BBW registered?

R881 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R881 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 BBW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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