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P533 FFJ

1996 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,506 mi
Last recorded92,506 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Marea87,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 FFJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 92,506 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 26 May 2011 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 21 May 2010 87,319 miles

rear brake discs + pads in poor condition.

Fail 21 May 2010 87,319 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake discs + pads in poor condition.

Pass 5 May 2009 76,527 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Apr 2009 76,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2008 68,391 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 68,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front disc inner faces heavily corroded

disc on offside rear has signs of overheating

engine has several oil leaks

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyrte has nail in tread

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2007 59,880 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 59,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all coil springs corroding

number plates deteriorating

serious oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006
Fail 16 May 2006

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P533 FFJ is a 1996 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 87,319 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 P533 FFJ, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P533 FFJ is a 1996 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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