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R151 LEL

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,013 mi
Last recorded107,013 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 LEL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,013 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,601 miles

offside front rack arm has slight play inner ball joint

Pass 8 May 2009 196,420 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 196,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,325 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 19,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 189,056 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 189,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 185,253 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 185,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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R151 LEL is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel 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 R151 LEL, 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 R151 LEL registered?

R151 LEL is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R151 LEL safe to buy?

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