MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside 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 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front brake hoses are cracked
Both front outer cv boots are cracked and seeping grease
Brake load valve is corroded
Damage to near side rear body work and off side rear wheel arch
Engine oil leak
One of the bolts securing the driveshaft bearing is missing
Power steering rack damp
Rear springs are corroded
Two litres of engine oil added just on min mark after oil added
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front brake hoses are cracked
Both front outer cv boots are cracked and seeping grease
Brake load valve is corroded
Damage to near side rear body work and off side rear wheel arch
Engine oil leak
One of the bolts securing the driveshaft bearing is missing
Power steering rack damp
Rear springs are corroded
Two litres of engine oil added just on min mark after oil added
o/s/f fog lamp in/op, rear coil springs corroded, n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f outer cv boot cracked, dents and scratches to various body pannels, exhaust corroded
oil on min, spare wheel loose in carrier, power steering fluid creamy, ribbed belt cracked
oil round engine and gearbox, front antiroll bar bushes cracked, front brake discs corroded
unable to check rear seat belts cargo in boot and no seats fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f fog lamp in/op, rear coil springs corroded, n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f outer cv boot cracked, dents and scratches to various body pannels, exhaust corroded
oil on min, spare wheel loose in carrier, power steering fluid creamy, ribbed belt cracked
oil round engine and gearbox, front antiroll bar bushes cracked, front brake discs corroded
unable to check rear seat belts cargo in boot and no seats fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine cooling fan operation suspect
no o/side front foglight
rear number plate starting to stain
rear seat row not fitted
slight freeplay in o/side steering rack end
surface corrosion on front brake discs
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?
Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R231 TFC is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green 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 R231 TFC, 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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R231 TFC is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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