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P860 GJB

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,334 mi
Last recorded53,334 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 GJB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,334 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 175/70r14t (5.2.3 (e))

age related under body corrosion

all exhaust rubber hangers cracked and perished

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust rubber hangers perished and splitting

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Fail 5 Jun 2019 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust rubber hangers perished and splitting

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2016 45,189 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,751 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P860 GJB is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P860 GJB, 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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What year was P860 GJB registered?

P860 GJB is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P860 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 GJB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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