MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust fouling rear heat shield
front tyres are a different size to rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P838 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P838 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.
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How do I check the history of P838 XEU?
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What year was P838 XEU registered?
P838 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P838 XEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P838 XEU 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.
Does P838 XEU have outstanding finance?
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