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P659 LHL

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 LHL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,927 miles

both front discs badly worn---nsr brake disc in very poor condition---osr brake binding---rear pads wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,438 miles

osf discs poor †nsf disc poor †nsf tyre worn very low †nsr tyre out of shape †osr disc poor †rear pads low †

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,977 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Service brakes performance bit low at 58%

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 58,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Service brakes performance bit low at 58%

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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P659 LHL is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 80,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P659 LHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P659 LHL registered?

P659 LHL is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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