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P709 WUM

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 WUM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2009 106,788 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 104,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 102,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 100,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 95,873 miles

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

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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P709 WUM is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P709 WUM, 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 P709 WUM registered?

P709 WUM is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P709 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 WUM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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