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R36 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,071 mi
Last recorded80,071 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,071 miles

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm front bush

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2008 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm front bush

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,313 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor rusty

offside front chassis dented

Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor rusty

offside front chassis dented

Pass 17 May 2006 69,851 miles

corrosion starting in some brake pipes

n/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f suspension arm front bush

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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R36 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R36 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 R36 BHW registered?

R36 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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