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Y331 BEG

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,790 mi
Last recorded42,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,306 miles

steering has slight stiffness

Fail 30 Jun 2016 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering has slight stiffness

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,214 miles

steering rack has a slight knock

Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering rack has a slight knock

Fail 28 May 2012 30,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 30,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slghtly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 25,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,488 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,259 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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Y331 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y331 BEG, 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 Y331 BEG registered?

Y331 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y331 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y331 BEG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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