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P828 XEU

1997 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,037 mi
Last recorded70,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2008 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cnetre and rear exhaust section corroding

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

some corrosion and wear to front brake discs

some corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

some corrosion to o/s/f subframe and both rear springs

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,037 miles

cnetre and rear exhaust section corroding

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

some corrosion and wear to front brake discs

some corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

some corrosion to o/s/f subframe and both rear springs

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,731 miles

chip in windscreen

both rear road springs corroding

heavy wear to both front brake discs and slight scoring to o/s/f inner face

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

slight exhaust blow cat to centre section jiont

some corrosion to o/s/f subframe

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,965 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 67,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight corrosion to front subframe & rear road springs

slight exhaust blow center joint

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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P828 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol 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 P828 XEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P828 XEU registered?

P828 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P828 XEU safe to buy?

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