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P272 NJA

1997 Fiat Marea

Beige Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,802 mi
Last recorded157,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 NJA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2005 157,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 157,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P272 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P272 NJA, 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

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What year was P272 NJA registered?

P272 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P272 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 NJA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P272 NJA have outstanding finance?

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