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Y238 YFP

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,708 mi
Last recorded31,708 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 YFP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,708 miles

Both rear shock absorbers cracking badly.

Offside front tyre worn low.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,703 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers cracking badly.

Offside front tyre worn low.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,937 miles

Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes cracking.

Offside rear floor corroded through.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,170 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,345 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,241 miles

Both rear shock absober bottom bushes poor.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 27,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear suspension bump stops loose.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,695 miles

Auxillary belt cracking.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,138 miles

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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Y238 YFP is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y238 YFP, 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 Y238 YFP registered?

Y238 YFP is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y238 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 YFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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