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P423 GTF

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,747 mi
Last recorded163,747 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 GTF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 163,747 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 163,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake disc grooved

Pass 16 Sep 2009 156,458 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 156,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2008 149,737 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 149,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 142,593 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 142,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 137,957 miles

front exhaust system damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

floor pans and seams corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints

windscreen damaged

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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P423 GTF is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P423 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P423 GTF registered?

P423 GTF is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P423 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 GTF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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