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Y796 OEU

2001 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,260 mi
Last recorded87,260 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend71,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2011 87,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops broken away

offside rear outer door handle broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,661 miles

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

both rear rebound rubbers separated from body

Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear rebound rubbers separated from body

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,926 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,506 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,013 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre rear seatbelt missing

exhaust rear section secured with cable ties

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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Y796 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y796 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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Y796 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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