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R197 RSW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,465 mi
Last recorded173,465 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 RSW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 173,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 173,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 165,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 165,700 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 154,335 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 154,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 143,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 136,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 127,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 114,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 103,674 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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R197 RSW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R197 RSW, 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 R197 RSW registered?

R197 RSW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R197 RSW safe to buy?

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