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R49 LOD

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 LOD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 133,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,114 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 120,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,771 miles

Corrosion setting into front brake discs.

Nearside front outer lower ball joint gaiter burst.

Nearside rear door wont open from exterior.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,911 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 101,911 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006 91,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 May 2006 91,639 miles

o/s door mirror 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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R49 LOD is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R49 LOD, 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 R49 LOD registered?

R49 LOD is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R49 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 LOD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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