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P525 RMB

1997 Fiat Marea SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX76,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 RMB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 122,578 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 122,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 115,773 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 115,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2006 102,563 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 102,345 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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P525 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,821 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P525 RMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P525 RMB registered?

P525 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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