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X796 FHT

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,270 mi
Last recorded68,270 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 FHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs (surface corrosion)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,459 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 9 Feb 2012 58,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,550 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,959 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,580 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES CRACKING

Fail 17 Feb 2009 30,580 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES CRACKING

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,591 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 24,591 miles

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

Both front tyres are incorrcet speed rating.

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

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

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

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

Passenger side driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Steering rack has slight fluid leak.

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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X796 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,970 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 X796 FHT, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X796 FHT registered?

X796 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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