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P761 RPV

1997 Fiat Marea

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 RPV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,238 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 134,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 124,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 124,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,391 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 114,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 97,763 miles

1)o/s rear tyre near limit †2)front brake discs wearing

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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P761 RPV is a 1997 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P761 RPV, 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 P761 RPV registered?

P761 RPV is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P761 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 RPV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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