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P498 GGM

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 GGM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under body corroded. both front bottom arms worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 113,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

under body corroded. both front bottom arms worn

Pass 18 Jul 2008 104,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 93,818 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 93,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 85,360 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 85,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P498 GGM is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P498 GGM, 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 P498 GGM registered?

P498 GGM is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P498 GGM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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