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R69 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,228 mi
Last recorded55,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil warning lamp on at tik/over

Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil warning lamp on at tik/over

Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipes at rear coted cannot be fullay chected

n/s/r lamp/lens cover broken

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,334 miles

all brake pipes at rear coted cannot be fullay chected

n/s/r lamp/lens cover broken

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,274 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,272 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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R69 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R69 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 R69 BHW registered?

R69 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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