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R116 FEC

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

59,662 mi
Last recorded59,662 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 FEC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2005 59,662 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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R116 FEC is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R116 FEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R116 FEC registered?

R116 FEC is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R116 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 FEC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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