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P821 MPU

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 MPU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 92,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 91,179 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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P821 MPU is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P821 MPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P821 MPU registered?

P821 MPU is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P821 MPU shows 3 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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