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Y493 OEU

2001 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,264 mi
Last recorded43,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend71,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,264 miles

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 27 Dec 2012 43,254 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside inner drive shaft seal has slight leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside inner drive shaft seal has slight leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,476 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,476 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

wipers not returning to park position.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,969 miles

Wipers do not return to park position.

Pass 13 May 2008 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,604 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,602 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,553 miles

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

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

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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Y493 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y493 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 Y493 OEU registered?

Y493 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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