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P947 EJM

1997 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,071 miles

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

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

o/s front steering arm /tie rod slight end play on steering rack

o/s n/s rear discs worn /pitted /and surface rust

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear and on components

Fail 19 Apr 2011 115,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s front steering arm /tie rod slight end play on steering rack

o/s n/s rear discs worn /pitted /and surface rust

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust front to rear and on components

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2010 113,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,704 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 111,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,437 miles

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear offside lap lens cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2007 92,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

play in front wishbone inner bonded rubbers both sides

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack offside knuckle joint

slight play nearside track rod end balljoint

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,591 miles

front number plate cracked

play in front wishbone inner bonded rubbers both sides

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack offside knuckle joint

slight play nearside track rod end balljoint

Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,060 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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P947 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P947 EJM, 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 P947 EJM registered?

P947 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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