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P820 PBU

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,042 mi
Last recorded110,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 102,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

slight low effort n/s rear foot brake

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2005 92,722 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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P820 PBU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P820 PBU, 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 P820 PBU registered?

P820 PBU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P820 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 PBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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