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Y878 JFB

2001 Fiat Multipla

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Multipla83,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 114,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,181 miles

aims faded

both rear shocker bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated slightly

front coil springs corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside fornt tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 101,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

aims faded

both rear shocker bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated slightly

front coil springs corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside fornt tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil springs corroded

exhaust blowing

handbrake cable secured with cable ties

offside bump stop insecure

offside front tyre prtessure low

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear lower arm bush

Fail 11 Aug 2010 95,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil springs corroded

exhaust blowing

handbrake cable secured with cable ties

offside bump stop insecure

offside front tyre prtessure low

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,563 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 89,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,943 miles

brake flexis are perishing

pads getting low and discs are lipped

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake flexis are perishing

pads getting low and discs are lipped

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,000 miles

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

exhaust blows

small chips in screen

wipers are slightly smeary

Fail 15 Jan 2008 74,000 miles

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

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

exhaust blows

small chips in screen

wipers are slightly smeary

Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 46,442 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 46,439 miles

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

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

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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Y878 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y878 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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What year was Y878 JFB registered?

Y878 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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