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P130 FRX

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,848 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,894 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

door locks sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,195 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 75,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor is starting to rust

Fail 9 Jun 2006 73,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor is starting to rust

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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P130 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey 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 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 P130 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.

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What year was P130 FRX registered?

P130 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P130 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P130 FRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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