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P655 MHJ

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,665 mi
Last recorded134,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 134,665 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes will need replacing soon

Fail 14 Jan 2008 134,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes will need replacing soon

Pass 19 Jan 2007 127,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 124,769 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 124,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s/r parking brake readings low req attention

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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P655 MHJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P655 MHJ, 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 P655 MHJ registered?

P655 MHJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P655 MHJ safe to buy?

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