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R48 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 80,310 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 76,077 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,077 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,077 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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R48 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R48 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 R48 BHW registered?

R48 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R48 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 BHW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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