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R356 MWN

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 MWN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 133,180 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 133,180 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt perished

engine oil leak

offside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

Fail 14 Jul 2010 132,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2nd row centre seat been removed

advise attension to n/s/f washer jet

advise attension to o/s/r brake on hand & foot effort

eng man light on

engine misfire at 2,000 rpm

engine oil leak

n/s/f indicator glass missing

o/s/f outer cv gaitor plastic clip needs further security

o/s/f wiper blade end split

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2009 122,767 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

both front indicators loss of amber colour

engine man light on

n/s/f indicator glass missing

o/s/r light cluster lense slight damage

rear brake limit valve showing corrosion

tempary mirror glass n/s/f door mirror

Pass 17 Jul 2009 122,767 miles

both front indicators loss of amber colour

engine man light on

n/s/f indicator glass missing

o/s/r light cluster lense slight damage

rear brake limit valve showing corrosion

tempary mirror glass n/s/f door mirror

Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,265 miles

Both wiper arms are showing signs of wear.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

O/s front wheel trim is wearing tyre wall.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 114,262 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both wiper arms are showing signs of wear.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

O/s front wheel trim is wearing tyre wall.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 104,041 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 103,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R356 MWN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R356 MWN, 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 R356 MWN registered?

R356 MWN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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