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R266 ULF

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,886 mi
Last recorded114,886 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 ULF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear seats have been removed,both number plates deteriorated but still readable.

nearside front seat belt buckle cover broken.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 114,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear seats have been removed,both number plates deteriorated but still readable.

nearside front seat belt buckle cover broken.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 9 Nov 2009 107,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 100,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front no plate poor

Fail 24 Sep 2008 99,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 91,621 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 90,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2005 81,659 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 81,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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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R266 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R266 ULF, 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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R266 ULF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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