CarVerify

Free Car Check

P872 WHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,746 mi
Last recorded174,746 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 174,746 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front non supportive exhaust bracket missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 174,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front non supportive exhaust bracket missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 166,948 miles

front brake discs lipped

front non supporting exhaust bracket missing

front registration plate damaged

vehicle heavily swollen with corrosion in various areas on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2011 166,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

front non supporting exhaust bracket missing

front registration plate damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 155,545 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust bracket missing

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 155,545 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 144,320 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 144,320 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn excessively on inner edge and near legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2008 134,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 134,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 131,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 131,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 123,450 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catalytic converter broken up inside

exhaust downpipe bracket snapped

parking brake cables worn

wipers worn

Fail 5 Jun 2006 180,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both parking brake cables worn

catalytic converter broken up inside

front exhaust bracket snapped

wipers worn

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
Full Fiat Marea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P872 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P872 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P872 WHU?

You can check the full history of P872 WHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P872 WHU registered?

P872 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P872 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 WHU shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P872 WHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P872 WHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.