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P817 MPU

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 MPU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2010 112,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,790 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Feb 2009 105,786 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2008 91,433 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 91,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,697 miles

NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT OK AT TIME OF TEST

NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE OUTER DOOR HANDELS STICK OUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHILD DETERIORATED OK AT TIME OF TEST (FALLEN DOWN )

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

light cut in near side tyre side wall

off side front door handel sticks open

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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P817 MPU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P817 MPU, 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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P817 MPU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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