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P124 YKS

1997 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,996 mi
Last recorded135,996 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 YKS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 135,996 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 135,978 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 119,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 119,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 116,035 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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P124 YKS is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P124 YKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P124 YKS registered?

P124 YKS is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P124 YKS safe to buy?

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