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R361 FUB

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,130 mi
Last recorded117,130 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 FUB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,032 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,250 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,215 miles

Advise offside steering rack track rod has slight play on inner joint.

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 106,215 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Advise offside steering rack track rod has slight play on inner joint.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 99,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2009 93,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,475 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,475 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 74,010 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 69,369 miles

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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R361 FUB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R361 FUB, 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 R361 FUB registered?

R361 FUB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R361 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 FUB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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