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P194 RSC

1997 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 RSC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,413 miles

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 22 Jul 2010 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,670 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2007 85,089 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre {feathering on inside}.

Pass 10 May 2006 15,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,323 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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P194 RSC is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,998cc 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 P194 RSC, 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 P194 RSC registered?

P194 RSC is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P194 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 RSC 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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