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R287 BGV

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,798 mi
Last recorded112,798 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 BGV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,798 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,148 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 106,141 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,847 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer rubs on spare wheel carrier

Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine idles fast

Fail 9 Aug 2006 96,797 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre seat missing seatbelt. No fittings present

engine idle speed high

front number plate broken

offside headlamp lense holed

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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R287 BGV is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 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 R287 BGV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R287 BGV registered?

R287 BGV is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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