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P881 WHU

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,544 mi
Last recorded87,544 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,544 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,877 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 78,821 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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P881 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P881 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P881 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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