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R312 FEU

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 139,865 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 139,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 132,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 132,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody shielding insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,882 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 125,781 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 117,368 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 117,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 109,524 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 109,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 98,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 87,075 miles

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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R312 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R312 FEU, 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 R312 FEU registered?

R312 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R312 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 FEU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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