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R376 BHW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,909 mi
Last recorded167,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 167,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2014 167,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 166,204 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 166,204 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 1 Oct 2012

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 159,922 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 154,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 150,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 150,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 144,102 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 144,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 130,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 130,995 miles

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

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

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

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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R376 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R376 BHW, 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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R376 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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