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Y789 JFB

2001 Fiat Multipla

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Multipla83,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 79,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,045 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limits

centre and rear exhaust silencers sheading their outer skins

front exhaust repaired with bandage suspect exhaust blowing from behind bandage repair and clamp slightly damaged

passenger air bag system turned off at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limits

centre and rear exhaust silencers sheading their outer skins

front exhaust repaired with bandage suspect exhaust blowing from behind bandage repair and clamp slightly damaged

passenger air bag system turned off at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,927 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 58,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 46,025 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,147 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake binding slightly in one place when wheel turned/drum oval

How Reliable is the Fiat Multipla?

Based on 251,945 MOT tests across 18,513 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
7,741
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
18,513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,746
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,910
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,700
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 10,201
Stop lamp not working 8,979
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Y789 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Multipla in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 83,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Multipla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,746 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y789 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Multipla typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y789 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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