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R255 MRS

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 112,688 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 104,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 104,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,467 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 65,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

gouge in n/s rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2006 85,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

gouge in sidewall of n/s rear tyre

oil level low

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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R255 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Grey 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 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 R255 MRS, 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 R255 MRS registered?

R255 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R255 MRS safe to buy?

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