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Y524 JSC

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,257 mi
Last recorded65,257 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 JSC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,844 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,836 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,191 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 60,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,193 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 56,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,963 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 47,963 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bum stop are loose

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,667 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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Y524 JSC is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y524 JSC, 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 Y524 JSC registered?

Y524 JSC is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y524 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 JSC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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