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Y668 GCL

2001 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,698 mi
Last recorded173,698 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 GCL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 173,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 92,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,787 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor clip missing & leaking power steering fluid but not dripping on to floor on test

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,115 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,805 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,805 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,501 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 54,468 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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Y668 GCL is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y668 GCL, 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 Y668 GCL registered?

Y668 GCL is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y668 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y668 GCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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