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P618 FRX

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,665 miles

near-side steering rack boot twisted but not split

Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near-side steering rack boot twisted but not split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,160 miles

front brakes just in balance

front exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,153 miles

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

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

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

front brakes just in balance

front exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 100,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,340 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 91,323 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 81,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,659 miles

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

near side front anti roll bar link slight wear

off side front tyre worn to legal limit

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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P618 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P618 FRX, 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 P618 FRX registered?

P618 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P618 FRX safe to buy?

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