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P201 NKM

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,952 mi
Last recorded104,952 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 NKM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2013 104,952 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 104,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pipe under sealed;

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,256 miles

rear brake pipe under sealed;

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 84,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P201 NKM is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P201 NKM, 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 P201 NKM registered?

P201 NKM is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P201 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 NKM shows 12 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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