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P197 FRX

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,664 mi
Last recorded118,664 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 118,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 118,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 110,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 98,747 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 98,747 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,638 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 84,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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P197 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P197 FRX, 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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What year was P197 FRX registered?

P197 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P197 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 FRX 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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