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R452 EHW

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 80,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,460 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 69,805 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 69,805 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

floor area correded

slight judder front dises

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R452 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 80,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R452 EHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R452 EHW registered?

R452 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R452 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 EHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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