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Y889 JFB

2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear floor correded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damage

rear floor very correded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,969 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 55,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,970 miles

1.dent to o/s/r door †2.fray to o/s/f seat belt †3.corrosion to front & rear suspension & nsteering components

Fail 22 May 2006 43,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1.dent o/s/r dent †2.fray to o/s/f seat belt †3.corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,714
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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Y889 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 100 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y889 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y889 JFB registered?

Y889 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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