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R518 BAX

1997 Fiat Ulysse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 39,544 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 35,779 miles

Both number plates starting to dis-figure

Driverside mirror glass cracked.

Front discs corroded on inner edges.

Passengerside wiper rubber split on end

Fail 12 May 2008 35,779 miles

Both number plates starting to dis-figure

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

Driverside mirror glass cracked.

Front discs corroded on inner edges.

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

Passengerside wiper rubber split on end

Pass 3 May 2007 31,628 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 27,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear tyre outer walls cracking

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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R518 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R518 BAX, 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 R518 BAX registered?

R518 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R518 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 BAX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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