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R241 FFS

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,050 mi
Last recorded143,050 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 FFS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 143,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 143,046 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2008 136,267 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2007 123,747 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 123,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine has a bad oil leak at the rocker box area

Pass 31 May 2006 105,083 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 105,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R241 FFS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R241 FFS, 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 R241 FFS registered?

R241 FFS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R241 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 FFS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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