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Y249 CEG

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,522 mi
Last recorded89,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,522 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 78,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 66,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y249 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y249 CEG, 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 Y249 CEG registered?

Y249 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y249 CEG safe to buy?

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