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P292 XHT

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,661 miles

front pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 84,661 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door handle loose † †slight blow rear silencer † †o/s/r tyre low tread & sidewall perished † †handbrake lever worn † †o/s/f seat loose on runners

Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f door handle loose † †slight blow rear silencer † †o/s/r tyre low tread & sidewalls perished † †handbrake lever worn † †o/s/f seat loose on runners

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,634 miles

body damage n/s rear † †front bumper loose † †both front tyres & o/s/r tyre wearing on edges 185/65r14h † †n/s cv boot leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2006 70,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage n/s/r †front bumper loose †boyh front tyres & o/s/r tyre wearing on edges 185/65r14h †n/s/ cv boot leaking

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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P292 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P292 XHT, 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 P292 XHT registered?

P292 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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