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P68 XCD

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,216 mi
Last recorded94,216 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 XCD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,216 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,984 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 89,838 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,297 miles

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

slight movement in offside front seat

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,510 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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P68 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P68 XCD, 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 P68 XCD registered?

P68 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P68 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 XCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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