MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front & rear tyres different sizes
rear exhaust shield insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet safty catch sticking.
o/s door handle sticks
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front nos plate cracked
n/sf tyre slight cut on sidewall
o/s sill to floor, floor, rear chassis, all rusty
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front nos plate cracked
n/sf tyre slight cut on sidewall
o/s sill to floor, floor, rear chassis, all rusty
oil leak
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?
Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R268 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 82,989 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 Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R268 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Marea Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R268 FHW registered?
R268 FHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 19 November 1997.
Is R268 FHW safe to buy?
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