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R137 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,436 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,006 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes starting to corode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R137 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R137 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R137 BHW registered?

R137 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R137 BHW safe to buy?

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