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R335 FEU

1997 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,051 mi
Last recorded118,051 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 118,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,766 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 97,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,737 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n / side front tyre close to tread limit

Pass 28 Jul 2008 82,050 miles

n / side front tyre close to tread limit

Fail 20 Jun 2008 82,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 74,639 miles

slight play felt in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 17 May 2006 69,335 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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R335 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R335 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 R335 FEU registered?

R335 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R335 FEU safe to buy?

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