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R199 TWA

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,020 mi
Last recorded134,020 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 TWA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,020 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back row ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,020 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back row ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,682 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

damage to o/s/rear door and sill

rear seats not fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,386 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

o/s wiper starting to split at both ends but clears the windscreen

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,411 miles

Both front tyre inner edges slightly scrubbed.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly scrubbed.

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 118,674 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,464 miles

Front brake discs corroded, recommend replacement.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front discs slightly worn and corroded.

Front tyres slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front discs slightly worn and corroded.

Front tyres slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,442 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers linkages slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2009 104,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 101,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 94,688 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 94,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 83,988 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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R199 TWA is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R199 TWA, 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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R199 TWA is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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