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Y229 HAV

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 HAV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,572 miles

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

long travel on foot brake.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,229 miles

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

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

n/s/f bumper support member corroded away.

rear suspension bump stops not secured in side suspension springs.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f bumper support member corroded away.

rear suspension bump stops not secured in side suspension springs.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,628 miles

Slight corrosion showing on rear steel brake pipes .[ have protective coating].

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion showing on rear steel brake pipes .[ have protective coating].

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,134 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,168 miles

Park brake handle has side play †Both rear suspension rubber bump stops insecure

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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Y229 HAV is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y229 HAV, 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 Y229 HAV registered?

Y229 HAV is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 4 March 2001.

Is Y229 HAV safe to buy?

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