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CBZ 7815

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 7815
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 123,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2009 123,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,682 miles

nearside wiper arm worn (ok at time of test)

offside rear tyre just in limit and starting to run out of shape

oil leaking from engine

spare tyre below limit

water leaking from rad

Fail 7 Apr 2008 119,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper arm worn (ok at time of test)

offside rear tyre just in limit and starting to run out of shape

oil leaking from engine

spare tyre below limit

water leaking from rad

Pass 28 Mar 2007 117,963 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake ferrules going rusty

oil leaking from engine

spare tyre below limit and flat

Fail 27 Mar 2007 117,962 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

oil leaking from engine

spare tyre below limit and flat

Pass 21 Mar 2006 111,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low reading recorded on offside rear brake

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the side wall

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

spare tyre below limit

Fail 21 Mar 2006 111,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a nail in nearside rear tyre, sidewall

low reading recorded on offside rear brake

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

offside and nearside rear brake ferrules going rusty

spare tyre bellow limit

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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CBZ 7815 is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,286 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 Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBZ 7815, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBZ 7815 registered?

CBZ 7815 is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is CBZ 7815 safe to buy?

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