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LUI 6847

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 6847
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,031 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

All brake pipes at rear and on front sub-frame slightly corroded

Both rear tyres on vehicle perished

Corrosion around both front upper strut top mounting plates

Minor leaks from exhaust system joints

N/s wing mirror damaged

O/s wiper arm deteriorated

O/s/f indication lens missing, about amber light still admitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Reduced damping effect to both rear shock abosorbers

Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,140 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated / damaged

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion to both front upper strut top mountings / under wheel arch

Corrosion to various rear brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre perished

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s wiper arm slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,129 miles

front pads look low / n/s/r light lens repaired by tape / n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2012 108,129 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads look low / n/s/r light lens repaired by tape / n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,586 miles

front pads look low / o/s track rod end play

Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads look low / o/s track rod end play

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,846 miles

brake pipe corrosion

drop link bushes in poor condition

exhaust corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2010 99,846 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipe corrosion

drop link bushes in poor condition

exhaust corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,525 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,523 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 79,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,302 miles

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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LUI 6847 is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LUI 6847, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LUI 6847 registered?

LUI 6847 is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is LUI 6847 safe to buy?

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