MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers seat loose on runners - not insecure.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake tight
Rear brake pads getting low
front brake discs lightly pitted.
inner faces of rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers seat loose on runners - not insecure.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake tight
Rear brake pads getting low
front brake discs lightly pitted.
inner faces of rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front seat slight play in pivots
Beake discs worn slightly allround??
Both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition?
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Beake discs worn slightly allround??
Both rear tyre sidewalls poor condition?
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal feels slightly hard
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F Front seat loose
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tracking out
Washer jets poor water spray
oil leak
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?
Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 82,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R281 FEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Marea Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R281 FEU registered?
R281 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R281 FEU safe to buy?
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