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P223 GEC

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 99,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

vin number on V5 form may not be the same as on the vehicle!

Pass 25 Feb 2006 94,377 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 94,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P223 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P223 GEC, 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 P223 GEC registered?

P223 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P223 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 GEC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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