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P488 GGM

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,114 mi
Last recorded74,114 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 GGM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006

front brake discs worn . †o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight wear †n/s/f tyre on legal limits. †o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge. †o/s/r shock slight misting oil

Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,946 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 63,886 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENG COVERED==FR DISCS WORN /PADS LOW==NSR SHOCK LEAKING

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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P488 GGM is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P488 GGM, 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 P488 GGM registered?

P488 GGM is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P488 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 GGM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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