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R198 OHY

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,122 mi
Last recorded104,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 OHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,122 miles

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

both rear sliding doors difficult to open !open fine from inside

o/s/r inner side light inop 50% of light working

slight play steering rack o/s

Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front indicator lens covers missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,817 miles

1.rear number plate slight deteration. 2.nearside front wing corroded been taped up. 3.offside side door does not open from outside. 4.drivers seat belt buckal cover missing not affecting operation

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front indicator lense missing offside cracked.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,817 miles

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

1.rear number plate slight deteration. 2.nearside front wing corroded been taped up. 3.offside side door does not open from outside. 4.drivers seat belt buckal cover missing not affecting operation

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front indicator lense missing offside cracked.

Pass 1 May 2009 87,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,067 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,730 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 84,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

middle lap belt not in vehicle

nearside front tyre tread 4mm

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,235 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 59,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre has slight perishing

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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R198 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R198 OHY, 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 R198 OHY registered?

R198 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R198 OHY safe to buy?

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