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P814 XHY

1997 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,162 mi
Last recorded71,162 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,162 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,787 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,787 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,847 miles

front discs corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front discs corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,690 miles

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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P814 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P814 XHY, 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 P814 XHY registered?

P814 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P814 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P814 XHY shows 9 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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