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P877 WHU

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,649 mi
Last recorded119,649 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 113,105 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 10 Oct 2009 102,443 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 102,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,006 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 85,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 70,633 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AS BABY SEATS IN PLACE.

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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P877 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P877 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.

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What year was P877 WHU registered?

P877 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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