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Y278 OEU

2001 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend71,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,645 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

2 rear bump stops insecure

Battery insecure

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

corrosion o/s/inner rear = sill to floor

leak at radiator ?

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,659 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

freeplay offside steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 52,777 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,848 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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Y278 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 71,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 OEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y278 OEU registered?

Y278 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y278 OEU safe to buy?

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