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R133 GHW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,403 mi
Last recorded134,403 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 GHW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 134,403 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 134,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr and nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 131,647 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 130,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 129,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 128,452 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 128,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 126,967 miles

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

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 14 Oct 2005 120,016 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 12,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to open n/s/r door from outside, n/s mirror cracked, oil leak from camcover, n/s/f fog u/s, play in offside of steering rack, o/s/r brake fluctuation.

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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R133 GHW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R133 GHW, 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 R133 GHW registered?

R133 GHW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R133 GHW safe to buy?

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