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P260 XGD

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,182 mi
Last recorded127,182 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 XGD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 127,182 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 127,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 126,953 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

n/s rear parking brake cable insecure.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,530 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 101,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P260 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P260 XGD, 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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P260 XGD is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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