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R162 LUF

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 LUF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baffles loose in catalitic convertor

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,909 miles

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

baffles loose in catalitic convertor

slight exhaust blow

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side indicator glass missing

surface cracks developing on near side reartyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,752 miles

off side indicator glass missing

surface cracks developing on near side reartyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,865 miles

front discs corroding on inside

indicator lamps not very orange

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,437 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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R162 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R162 LUF, 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 R162 LUF registered?

R162 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R162 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 LUF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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