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P129 FRX

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 105,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 102,756 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 102,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

neare side rear tyre sidewall cracking 185/65r14

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 84,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,652 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P129 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P129 FRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P129 FRX?

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What year was P129 FRX registered?

P129 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P129 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 FRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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