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NIL 2897

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,352 mi
Last recorded148,352 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 2897
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 148,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 148,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 142,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 142,229 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,922 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 122,829 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 122,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 120,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 113,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 113,504 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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NIL 2897 is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIL 2897, 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 NIL 2897 registered?

NIL 2897 is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is NIL 2897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 2897 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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