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R422 EEU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,563 mi
Last recorded161,563 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 161,563 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EGDE 205/65/15H

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE WIPER DETERIORATING

Fail 3 Feb 2012 161,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EGDE 205/65/15H

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE WIPER DETERIORATING

Pass 25 Jan 2011 156,127 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

TRACKING

Fail 24 Jan 2011 156,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

TRACKING

Fail 27 Nov 2009 150,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 150,182 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2008 145,067 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 145,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 138,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 138,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side rear door in operative from inside and out

Pass 20 Oct 2006 129,037 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 128,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

damage to N/S headlamp lense

Pass 21 Oct 2005 108,326 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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R422 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R422 EEU, 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 R422 EEU registered?

R422 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R422 EEU safe to buy?

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