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R353 FEU

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,277 mi
Last recorded115,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx82,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,277 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 115,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,072 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,210 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 94,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 79,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 79,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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R353 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R353 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 R353 FEU registered?

R353 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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