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P196 OSX

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,688 mi
Last recorded96,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 OSX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 86,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005
Pass 24 Jun 2005 72,162 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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P196 OSX is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P196 OSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P196 OSX?

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What year was P196 OSX registered?

P196 OSX is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P196 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 OSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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