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R475 FEU

1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend92,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 97,318 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2008 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2007 92,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 92,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front pipe-small leak

front brake discs rusted on edges

nail in offside front tyre tread near outer sidewall

offside rear brake pipe to flexy starting to rust

parts of exhaust rusting

several areas under floor starting to rust

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,790 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 88,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f side light buld not working

Pass 8 Jun 2005 83,028 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R475 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 92,801 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R475 FEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R475 FEU registered?

R475 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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