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P807 CFJ

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 CFJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 99,101 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 99,101 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,455 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 76,455 miles

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

foot and hand-brake just meets required limits

front number plate cracked

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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P807 CFJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P807 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P807 CFJ registered?

P807 CFJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P807 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P807 CFJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P807 CFJ have outstanding finance?

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