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R178 MRS

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 118,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 118,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,792 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 99,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper arm pivot points worn

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer knocking off rear axle

Fail 13 Jul 2006 99,490 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper arms worn at pivot point

open door warning lamp staying illuminated

rear light cluster damaged

rear wiper arm loose

Pass 15 Jul 2005 94,319 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R178 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R178 MRS, 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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R178 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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