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R510 VOT

1997 Fiat Ulysse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

235,432 mi
Last recorded235,432 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 VOT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 235,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 155,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 143,563 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 143,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,913 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 126,716 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Apr 2013 126,162 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 126,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 123,247 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 123,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,367 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,367 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,748 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 95,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,576 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 88,576 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,058 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.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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R510 VOT is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R510 VOT, 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 R510 VOT registered?

R510 VOT is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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