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R314 FEU

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,906 mi
Last recorded138,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 138,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 132,575 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 132,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 126,993 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 120,962 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 120,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake Fluid Level Low

N/S/R Brake Binding

Rear Brake Pads Low

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Windscreen Scratched

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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R314 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R314 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R314 FEU registered?

R314 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R314 FEU safe to buy?

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