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R231 TFC

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 TFC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,675 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 107,630 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,908 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 99,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,569 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 91,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,628 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 87,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 83,036 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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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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What year was R231 TFC registered?

R231 TFC is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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