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P529 XTG

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 XTG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,133 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,255 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 59,248 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust silencer starting to leak & rear end fouling.

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

N/s lower ball joint gaiter split.

N/s rear tyre close to the limit.

Nail in tread of o/s front tyre.

O/s washer jet blocked.

Oil on engine & filter is rusty.

Rear n/s lamp cosmetic cover missing.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight play in o/s front suspension arm bushes.

Fail 18 Jan 2006 55,063 miles

Front screen cracked just outside area swept by wipers.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil filter very corroded.

Rear silencer rattling against coil spring.

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,063 miles

Front screen cracked just outside area swept by wipers.

Oil filter very corroded.

Rear silencer rattling against coil spring.

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

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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P529 XTG is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P529 XTG, 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 P529 XTG registered?

P529 XTG is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P529 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 XTG 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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