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R260 KKS

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 KKS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2011 143,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

some minor corrosion nearside rearwheel arch

Pass 17 Mar 2011 143,527 miles

Oil leak

some minor corrosion nearside rearwheel arch

Pass 15 Mar 2010 137,274 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 137,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 126,358 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 126,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 117,720 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 117,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 109,507 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 109,507 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R260 KKS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R260 KKS, 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 R260 KKS registered?

R260 KKS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R260 KKS safe to buy?

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