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P781 XHY

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,256 mi
Last recorded95,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,256 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 23 Jun 2006 95,256 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 5 Jul 2005 87,917 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 87,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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P781 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P781 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P781 XHY registered?

P781 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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