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R203 KMW

1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,474 mi
Last recorded156,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend92,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 156,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 156,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 141,796 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 141,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 138,838 miles

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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R203 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R203 KMW, 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 R203 KMW registered?

R203 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R203 KMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 KMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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