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P537 PVR

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 PVR
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,777 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,196 miles

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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P537 PVR is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P537 PVR, 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 P537 PVR registered?

P537 PVR is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P537 PVR safe to buy?

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