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P840 EJM

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,180 mi
Last recorded120,180 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2010 120,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,211 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 114,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Jan 2009 103,399 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Jan 2008 91,676 miles

corrosion to o/s/f, o/s/r& both front to rear brake pipes at rear axle

engine oil just above minimum

o/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm&bald on inner tread

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2008 91,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s/f, o/s/r& both front to rear brake pipes at rear axle

engine oil just above minimum

o/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm&bald on inner tread

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,495 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 79,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank

engine oil level on minimum

rear no. plate slightly discoloured

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 66,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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P840 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P840 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P840 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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