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R375 MWN

1997 Fiat Ulysse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 MWN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 140,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2011 127,089 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 127,089 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes nosey on application

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,479 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers seat belt stalk cover broken

offside rear door does not open from outside

Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre rear seatbelt missing

drivers seat belt stalk cover broken

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,843 miles

Nearside front & offside centre row passenger seats are only seats fitted at time of test. (excluding driver)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside front & offside centre row passenger seats are only seats fitted at time of test. (excluding driver)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 62,247 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leaks from engine & g/box

Fail 18 Sep 2006 50,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leaks from engine & g/box

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,589 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 49,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f mirror slightly cracked

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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R375 MWN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R375 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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R375 MWN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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