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R256 BEW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 BEW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 111,029 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 111,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 110,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING PATTERN †STEEL WHEEL ON O/S/R

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,666 miles

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING PATTERN †STEEL WHEEL ON O/S/R

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,194 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT †OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

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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R256 BEW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red 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 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 R256 BEW, 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 R256 BEW registered?

R256 BEW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R256 BEW safe to buy?

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