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R574 KEU

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,589 mi
Last recorded9,589 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R574 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R574 KEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R574 KEU registered?

R574 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R574 KEU safe to buy?

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