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Y971 MAE

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,789 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,444 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 61,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,040 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,033 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,638 miles

n/s headlight bracket broken

tailgate handle sticking

various panels damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlight bracket broken

tailgate handle sticking

various panels damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,059 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge.

impact damage to various panels.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 41,059 miles

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

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

3ltr of oil added to engine to carry out emission test.

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge.

impact damage to various panels.

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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Y971 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y971 MAE, 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.

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What year was Y971 MAE registered?

Y971 MAE is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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