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Y421 BEG

2001 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,465 mi
Last recorded141,465 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend71,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 141,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

inner rear sills corroding

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect

rear suspension coil springs bump stops loose

Pass 8 Feb 2013 132,034 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 132,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

e/m/light on

engine misfire

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,228 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator

engine management light on

wiper auto park inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,227 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from radiator

engine management light on

wiper auto park inoperative

Fail 10 Jun 2010 107,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion underside

nearside & offside rear spring bump stops broken off

nearside rear jacking pint split in metal

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,315 miles

general corrosion underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside & offside rear spring bump stops broken off

nearside rear jacking pint split in metal

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,573 miles

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

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

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

auto park not working on wiper system

offside floor to sill seam corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,573 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

auto park not working on wiper system

lower gearbox bracket nut missing

offside floor to sill seam corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,888 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,209 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,209 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers do not park automaticly

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops adrfit

Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops adrift

Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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Y421 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 71,378 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y421 BEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y421 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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