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Y561 OEU

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,902 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,330 miles

osr tyre deep slice in tread.bump stops on rear suspension insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,623 miles

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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Y561 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y561 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 Y561 OEU registered?

Y561 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y561 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 OEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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