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R572 FFS

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,739 mi
Last recorded105,739 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 FFS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,736 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,771 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has been painted and looks to have bodyfiller (Possable corrosion)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear outer sill has been painted and looks to have bodyfiller (Possable corrosion)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,243 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,243 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,605 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 93,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,292 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 87,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,980 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 77,980 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

R/H INDICATOR OUTER LENS CRACKED,SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL OF O/S REAR TYRE,SLIGHT CORRISION ON O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING,SOME SCORING ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,752 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED AND REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED (SEATS MISSING) TYRES GETTING LOW ALL ROUND

Fail 10 Oct 2006 58,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,911 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front tyre tread low

rear exhaust box leaking

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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R572 FFS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R572 FFS, 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 R572 FFS registered?

R572 FFS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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