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R449 FPN

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,870 mi
Last recorded113,870 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 FPN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,870 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,207 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

extra rear seats not tested due to not fitted

front wiper goes of screen when in use, but clears screen fine

n/s/f wheel has slight play

n/s/r light cluster cracked but has no direct light to the rear

o/s/f wheel has slight play in steering rack

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked but still visiable to see

o/s/f wing mirror loose

Fail 16 Oct 2007 105,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

extra rear seats not tested due to not fitted

front wiper goes of screen when in use, but clears screen fine

n/s/f wheel has slight play

n/s/r light cluster cracked but has no direct light to the rear

o/s/f wheel has slight play in steering rack

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked but still visiable to see

o/s/f wing mirror loose

Pass 1 Nov 2006 95,076 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 95,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 84,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 84,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror casing broken

slight play in offside steering rack

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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R449 FPN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R449 FPN, 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 R449 FPN registered?

R449 FPN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R449 FPN safe to buy?

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