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R269 EWX

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,399 mi
Last recorded116,399 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 EWX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 113,605 miles

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

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

brake pipe to n/s/r rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,605 miles

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

brake pipe to n/s/r rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2012 110,547 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside inner sidelight inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2012 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both wiper arms worn

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,023 miles

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,830 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 93,721 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,938 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,005 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight tear outer wall

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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R269 EWX is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R269 EWX, 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 R269 EWX registered?

R269 EWX is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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