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P938 BFO

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 BFO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,232 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,337 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 83,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,001 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,267 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 66,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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P938 BFO is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P938 BFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P938 BFO registered?

P938 BFO is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P938 BFO shows 6 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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