MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
In my opinion this vehicle is dangerous to drive!
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front wings corroded,rear wiper moter missing,rear door handle stuck,sun roof leeking,exhaust corroded,n/s/f,w/bearing rough,slight play o/s/f sus arm,o/s inner dr shaft boot split,fan belt damaged,cooling fan mounting corr
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front antiroll bar links worn,n/s/front wheel bearing rough,both front flexys perished,o/s inner drive shaft boot torn
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P288 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P288 BSB, 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 P288 BSB registered?
P288 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 March 1997.
Is P288 BSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P288 BSB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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