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P35 VGD

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,582 mi
Last recorded53,582 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 VGD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,923 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 26,830 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,087 miles

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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P35 VGD is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P35 VGD, 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 P35 VGD registered?

P35 VGD is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P35 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 VGD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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