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Y98 CEG

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,763 mi
Last recorded102,763 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,763 miles

1. Hand brake travel at limits. 2. Oil filler cap missing.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 102,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. Hand brake travel at limits. 2. Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,989 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,909 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,417 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear floor starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar link rod dust covers split

rear bump stops detatched

Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,897 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

anti roll bar link rod dust covers split

rear bump stops detatched

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,112 miles

rear indicators starting to show white power steering fluid below max dampness on o/side rack gaiter n/side rear bump stop loose

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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Y98 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y98 CEG, 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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Y98 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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