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P144 XHT

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,359 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,392 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise n/s floor starting to rust

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 58,563 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,563 miles

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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P144 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P144 XHT, 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 P144 XHT registered?

P144 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P144 XHT safe to buy?

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