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R286 MGM

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,594 mi
Last recorded157,594 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 MGM
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 157,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 149,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,605 miles

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

o/s/f rack inner joimt worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 139,916 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 139,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 133,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Jul 2009 133,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jun 2008 122,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch appears to be in need of adjustment or repair

nearside front tyre on legal limit, passed on borderline although immediate replacement is recommended

Fail 18 Jun 2008 122,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch appears to be in need of adjustment or repair

nearside front tyre on legal limit, passed on borderline although immediate replacement is recommended

Pass 23 Jun 2007 113,744 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front lower arm ball joint has moderate wear, passed on borderline although immediate replacement is recommended

Pass 14 Jun 2006 107 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R286 MGM is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R286 MGM, 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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R286 MGM is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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