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P819 GAU

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2007 146,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 128,888 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 128,476 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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P819 GAU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P819 GAU, 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 P819 GAU registered?

P819 GAU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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