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R276 EHW

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,985 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,170 miles

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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R276 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 R276 EHW, 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 R276 EHW registered?

R276 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R276 EHW safe to buy?

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