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P163 NJA

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 NJA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 88,962 miles

advise air bag light on dash

Fail 21 May 2009 88,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise air bag light on dash

Pass 27 May 2008 83,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 83,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 78,013 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 73,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 73,582 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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P163 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P163 NJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P163 NJA registered?

P163 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P163 NJA 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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