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P443 BFV

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 BFV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009
Pass 27 May 2008 123,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 123,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight movement in rear arm bushs....

Pass 16 May 2007
Fail 15 May 2007

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

chip in windscreen....corrosion around - n/s inner sill/floor/rear subframe/suspension mounts....

Pass 19 May 2006 107,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 107,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion around rear chassis....n/s/f floor/inner sill corroding..........covers around rear chassis/suspension....

Pass 17 May 2005 97,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 97,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to offside front inner sill/floor

corrosion to offside rear chassi

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

wheeltrims fitted time of test

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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P443 BFV is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P443 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P443 BFV is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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