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R368 YAV

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,065 mi
Last recorded114,065 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 YAV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside passenger door does not open due to damage but no sharp edges

Fail 14 Jan 2011 114,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside passenger door does not open due to damage but no sharp edges

Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

gearbox has oil leak and casing is cracked

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

stop light on instrument panel flashing on and engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lens damaged but affecting beam image

offside mirroc casing damaged and taped

stop warning light flashing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 103,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lens damaged but affecting beam image

offside mirroc casing damaged and taped

stop warning light flashing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,590 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 89,587 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,792 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 78,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R368 YAV is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R368 YAV, 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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R368 YAV is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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