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Y268 JYC

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,471 mi
Last recorded165,471 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 JYC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 165,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 158,700 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot/offside front and nearside rear outer door handles sticking .

slight corrosion on nearside front door step /corrosion on offside floor to sills genral under body / suspension corroded in parts .

slight movement in battery

slight wear on front windscreen wiper blades

wear/play in offside front shock no leakage at time of test. rattle from shock when vehicle raised/lowered.

wireing has been repaired /alterd under bonnet not insecure at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 158,686 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot/offside front and nearside rear outer door handles sticking .

slight corrosion on nearside front door step /corrosion on offside floor to sills genral under body / suspension corroded in parts .

slight movement in battery

slight wear on front windscreen wiper blades

wireing has been repaired /alterd under bonnet not insecure at time of test.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 155,584 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,779 miles

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

unable to open boot from outside car

Fail 16 Mar 2012 150,644 miles

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

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

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

unable to open boot from outside car

Pass 23 Mar 2011 146,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 146,147 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 142,660 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 142,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 139,601 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 135,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 124,605 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,807 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 84,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y268 JYC is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y268 JYC, 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 Y268 JYC registered?

Y268 JYC is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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