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Y538 OEU

2001 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,922 mi
Last recorded89,922 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend71,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2013 89,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,406 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,137 miles

Offside rear floor corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,523 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 79,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,527 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 62,527 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake leaver high

Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,628 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no visible plies.

Fail 9 Jan 2006 56,628 miles

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

Both rear bump stops displaced within rear springs.

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no plies visible.

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

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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Y538 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y538 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y538 OEU registered?

Y538 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y538 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 OEU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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