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R304 BFB

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,654 mi
Last recorded138,654 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 138,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front indicator lens is missing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 138,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front indicator lens is missing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion eng sump

lens missing offside front indicator

Pass 18 Apr 2009 119,174 miles

brake compensator valve rusty

minor blow on exhaust

play in offside wiper arm

Pass 15 Apr 2008 108,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner steering rack end slight play

offside rear tyre slightly perished

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2008 108,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside inner steering rack end slight play

offside rear tyre slightly perished

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 100,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,200 miles

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

brake compensator valve stiff' oiled at test

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

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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R304 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R304 BFB, 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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R304 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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