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Y266 OEU

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,658 mi
Last recorded99,658 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 99,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,636 miles

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

Front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate.

Movement in OSF lower suspension arm bushes.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,239 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 68,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,220 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2006 56,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

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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Y266 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y266 OEU, 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 Y266 OEU registered?

Y266 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y266 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y266 OEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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