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X851 BHU

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,873 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,523 miles

ENGINE IS MISSFIRING

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 67,049 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X851 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X851 BHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X851 BHU registered?

X851 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is X851 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 BHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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