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P938 XHY

1997 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,112 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 75,103 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE AT CENTER AND REAR OF VEHICLE .

DRIVERS EXTERNAL DOOR HANDLE SLIGHTLY STIFF .

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED .

HAND BRAKE ON MINIMUM EFFORT RECOMMEND INSPECTION .

LARGE UNDERTRAY FITTED GIVING RESTRICTED VIEW .

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

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED .

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P938 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P938 XHY, 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

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What year was P938 XHY registered?

P938 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P938 XHY safe to buy?

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