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R181 VND

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,575 mi
Last recorded86,575 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 VND
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,575 miles

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

slight wear in o/s ft wiper arm

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

offside front indicator lems missing

offside front wiper arm badly worn

Fail 20 Dec 2010 80,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

offside front indicator lems missing

offside front wiper arm badly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front door mirror backing insecure

nearside front fog light not workimg

offside front indicator lamp cover missing

rear number plate deteriorating

spare tyre low in pressure

Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,458 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front door mirror backing insecure

nearside front fog light not workimg

offside front indicator lamp cover missing

rear number plate deteriorating

spare tyre low in pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,417 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,888 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 53,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 49,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R181 VND is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R181 VND, 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 R181 VND registered?

R181 VND is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R181 VND shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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