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P989 EJM

1997 Fiat Marea

Bronze Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,295 mi
Last recorded110,295 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 110,295 miles

advise all discs worn

Fail 9 May 2007 110,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise all brake discs worn

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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P989 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P989 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 P989 EJM registered?

P989 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P989 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 EJM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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