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P232 VNW

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 VNW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2010 111,756 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009
Fail 14 Jan 2009

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,694 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 95,694 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Drivers seat bracket is worn

Nearside handbrake cable, outer cable is split

Nearside wiper blade is torn

Slight play in offside section of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 87,195 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 87,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 82,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,711 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P232 VNW is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P232 VNW, 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 P232 VNW registered?

P232 VNW is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P232 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 VNW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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