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P861 KAJ

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,583 mi
Last recorded124,583 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 KAJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 124,583 miles

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

main and rear brake pipes are corroded

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2005 116,896 miles

Front tyres are getting low

Injection light is on

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2005 116,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front tyres are getting low

Injection light is on

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

oil leak

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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P861 KAJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 2,387cc diesel 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 P861 KAJ, 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 P861 KAJ registered?

P861 KAJ is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P861 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 KAJ 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.

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