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R161 AKJ

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 AKJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 139,462 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides not bright enough (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board gasket manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~+perished cracked on sidewall inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 136,177 miles

BATTERY LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear TYRES SLIGHT WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

REAR PASSENGERS SEATS MISSING

Fail 19 Dec 2017 136,123 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure WIPER ARM WORN (8.2.2)

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

BATTERY LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear TYRES SLIGHT WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

REAR PASSENGERS SEATS MISSING

Pass 20 Dec 2016 132,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cords on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 132,390 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking below steering rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cords on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,735 miles

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately valve compensator (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tail lamp inop

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

exhaust slight leak manifold

ns/osf inner steering arms slight play

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 125,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper both sides (6.1.C.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tail lamp inop

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

exhaust slight leak manifold

ns/osf inner steering arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 113,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 106,580 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 87,984 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 80,026 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2009 70,391 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 May 2009 70,391 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Nov 2008 88,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,912 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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R161 AKJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R161 AKJ, 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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R161 AKJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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