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R252 ULF

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,757 mi
Last recorded89,757 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 ULF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 89,757 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 89,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 79,022 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 78,901 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 73,550 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R252 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,737 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R252 ULF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R252 ULF registered?

R252 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R252 ULF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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