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P303 XHT

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,346 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise-offside rear tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2006 69,032 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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P303 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 80,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P303 XHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P303 XHT registered?

P303 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P303 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 XHT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P303 XHT have outstanding finance?

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