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R974 DEU

1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend92,646 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 87,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

front no. plate slightly damaged at mounting point but still secure

slight corrosion in o/s rear floor but not in testable area

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,440 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
brake disc excessively pitted 57
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R974 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 92,646 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 Weekend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R974 DEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R974 DEU registered?

R974 DEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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