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P786 OKE

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 OKE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,827 miles

corrosion of under body various parts

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorber lowe rubbers cracking up

slight stone chip in front screen

Fail 4 Jun 2008 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion of under body various parts

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorber lowe rubbers cracking up

slight stone chip in front screen

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,451 miles

see advisory note 303935657128

Fail 4 Jun 2007 77,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1/ front number plate cracked †2/ n/s/f lower wishbone frontmost bush worn †3/ o/s mirror glass cracked †4/ all tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack on sidewalls †5/ o/s/f door stay missing †6/ rear bumper cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2006 69,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 69,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

1/ n/s c/v boot/gearbox seal leaking †2/ n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge †3/ o/s/r brake pipe rusted †4/ o/s/r bumper and light damaged †5/ engine noisey †

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 62,479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 62,479 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

1 side light switch on ignition key stiff. †2 o/s rear light lens cover broken. †3 o/s headlight broken but secure. †4 damage not exceeding 40mm in zone 'b'. †5 n/s front tyre worn on inner edge. †6 o/s rear brake pipe corroded slight. †7 sills to fl

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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P786 OKE is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P786 OKE, 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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P786 OKE is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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