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Y988 ESC

2001 Fiat Multipla

Bronze Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Multipla83,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 ESC
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2009 91,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,871 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

os washers just provide enough water to clear the screen but require attention

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,150 miles

drivers door handle seized [ sticking0

Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,915 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y988 ESC is a 2001 Fiat Multipla in Bronze with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y988 ESC, 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 Y988 ESC registered?

Y988 ESC is a 2001 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y988 ESC safe to buy?

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