MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
center middle multifit seat moved to replace broken rear seat, vechile now fitted with only 5 seats not inc, drovers seat.
n/s/r light light unit damaged.
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r light light unit damaged.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?
Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R172 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 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 R172 VTF, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R172 VTF registered?
R172 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R172 VTF safe to buy?
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