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P167 KBW

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,598 mi
Last recorded141,598 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 KBW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,598 miles

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

corrosion repairs to both front floors from inside vehicle

see refusal certificate number 658915523369

Fail 21 Nov 2013 141,487 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cables in poor condition

offside front anti-roll-bar drag link lower ball joint shows signs of fouling sub-frame

Pass 28 Nov 2012 136,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 116,234 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow eye fitted to OS rear

Fail 11 May 2011 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

tow eye fitted to OS rear

Pass 18 May 2010
Fail 14 May 2010

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009

Both rear brakes are slightly binding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Fail 1 May 2009

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both rear brakes are slightly binding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Fail 16 May 2008 93,266 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and have cuts in them.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated,borderline pass.

Pass 16 May 2008 93,266 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and have cuts in them.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated,borderline pass.

Pass 17 May 2007 86,680 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 17 May 2007 86,680 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres,tread worn inside edge.

Both rear tyres perished.

Offside windscreen washers,aim needs adjustment.

Rear number plate bit deteriorated.

Service brakes performance bit low at 56%.

Tailgate handle missing.

Pass 16 May 2006 81,719 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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P167 KBW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P167 KBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P167 KBW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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