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R140 BSF

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 BSF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 99,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011
Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,587 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 193,585 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,922 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 89,609 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2008 89,607 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,994 miles

both front mirrors have slight damage to glass

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,958 miles

o/s and n/s mirror glasses slightly damaged

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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R140 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R140 BSF, 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 R140 BSF registered?

R140 BSF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R140 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 BSF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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