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R353 VJW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,643 mi
Last recorded126,643 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 VJW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 109,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 93,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2008 76,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2007
Fail 3 Jan 2007

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,124 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 58,110 miles

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

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

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

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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R353 VJW 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 61.5%.

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 R353 VJW, 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 R353 VJW registered?

R353 VJW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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