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P408 BBB

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 BBB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper mounting points corroded not within any prescribed areas

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,988 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side inner sill slightly corroded

off side inner sill slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

steering rack dust covers slightly twisted

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 35,576 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P408 BBB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P408 BBB, 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 P408 BBB registered?

P408 BBB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P408 BBB safe to buy?

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