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NJ51 XFS

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,491 mi
Last recorded109,491 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XFS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch is slipping

front brake discs slightly rusty

o/s rack boot wet

o/s rear under tray insecure

rear bump stops insecure

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Fail 15 Mar 2012 109,418 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch is slipping

front brake discs slightly rusty

o/s rack boot wet

o/s rear under tray insecure

rear bump stops insecure

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,175 miles

floor rusty and holed n/s rear

engine heater plugs warning light flashing

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge close to the limit

poor condition rear number plate

rear axle bump stops insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,022 miles

both rear rubber bump stops insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2010 103,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear rubber bump stops insecure

needs tracking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,136 miles

Both rear bump stops loose inside coil springs.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 90,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,666 miles

Advise/ Both rear rubber bump stops have come away from the body.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,831 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stops insecure

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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NJ51 XFS is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ51 XFS, 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 NJ51 XFS registered?

NJ51 XFS is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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