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R435 LPN

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,688 mi
Last recorded116,688 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 LPN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 116,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 110,598 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 101,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 101,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 87,971 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake compensator damp unsure with what

washer aim poor

Pass 14 May 2019 82,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber packing washers split. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 79,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber hangers are perished and split to the extent of imminent detachment. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened rubber packing washers split. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 77,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 75,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 73,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 69,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,435 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both wiper blades split

Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both wiper blades split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,514 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,514 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,027 miles

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

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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R435 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R435 LPN, 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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R435 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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