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Y499 JAR

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,373 mi
Last recorded128,373 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 JAR
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 128,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,360 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 103,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak engine compartment (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,625 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 81,448 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,402 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,099 miles

Oil leak

bonnet catch my be faulty

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,752 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,245 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,125 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,073 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers broken

Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stop rubbers broken

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,805 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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Y499 JAR is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y499 JAR, 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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Y499 JAR is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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