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P223 HAW

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 HAW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,197 miles

tempery fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

tempery fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,172 miles

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

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)

adv nearside offside floor rustie

adv offside front outer sill rustie

adv offside rear inner sill rustie

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,562 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,605 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

timing belt due

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,858 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

n/s and o/s inner cills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 66,858 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

n/s and o/s inner cills corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,307 miles

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

all rear seats layed flat at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,360 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,579 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 58,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,415 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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P223 HAW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P223 HAW, 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 P223 HAW registered?

P223 HAW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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