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P356 NSJ

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 NSJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,124 miles

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

slight play at o/s steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2006 93,120 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play at o/s steering rack

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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P356 NSJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol 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 P356 NSJ, 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 P356 NSJ registered?

P356 NSJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P356 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 NSJ 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.

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