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P237 GRM

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,102 mi
Last recorded107,102 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 GRM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 107,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 107,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak @ filter area.

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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P237 GRM is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P237 GRM, 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 P237 GRM?

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What year was P237 GRM registered?

P237 GRM is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P237 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 GRM shows 3 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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