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R530 FEU

1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend92,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,311 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,458 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 59,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from rear brakes when brakes applied

offside front bottom ball joint cover perished

Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Baffles loose inside exhaust centre silencer.

Bonnet stay insecure.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Off side front bottom ball joint dust cover very perished.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sreetch from rear brakes when applied.

Wheel alignment possibly not set correctly.

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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R530 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Beige 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 R530 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 R530 FEU registered?

R530 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R530 FEU safe to buy?

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