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P853 XEU

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,988 mi
Last recorded83,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,988 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,971 miles

Centre Rear Upper Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 75,503 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake flexi hoses slightly perished. †front brake discs worn. †offside brake disc corroded on inner face. †corrosion in floorpans along sill edges.

both side repeater lamp lenses deteriorated. †rear windscreen washer inoperative. †front registration plate deteriorated. †engine slightly erratic at idle. †steering rack damp at offside.

offside front antiroll bar drop link pin fouling subframe. †exhaust blowing slightly at cat to centre section join. †play in offside ballend of steering rack.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 72,227 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blowing slightly at cat to centre join. †rear shock absorbers damp. †engine slightly erratic at idle.

front no plate slightly deteriorated. †play in o/s ballend of steering rack. †steering rack damp at o/s.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit. †o/s/r tyre 2mm on edges.

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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P853 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P853 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P853 XEU registered?

P853 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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