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R58 THY

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,528 mi
Last recorded116,528 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 THY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 116,528 miles

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

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

grill missing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 116,420 miles

Emissions not tested emission results too far out would cause damage to emissions tester. co 9.43 hc 542 (7.3.A.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,709 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front bumper has slight damage

Fail 22 Jan 2016 113,350 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length both (6.3.4a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

ancillary belt incorrectly fitted

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,044 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,064 miles

both front +o/s/r tyres wearing on shoulders

brake fluid level becoming low

emmissions fluctuating in + out of limits

front brake pads wearing thin

some perishing to n/s/f+n/s/r tyres

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,151 miles

front brake imbalance at maximum allowed limit

front brake pads becoming worn

some cracking to front number plate

some imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,208 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 90,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front no-plate cracked rear wiper blade split n/s/r tyre sidwall cracking n/s/f tyre coming close to limit

Pass 25 May 2007 86,108 miles

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Fail 25 May 2007 86,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight gas leak mid/rear exhaust clamp †engine oil leaks †front no-plate cracked †N/S/R TYRE INNER/OUTER SIDWALL CRACKING

Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 81,125 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R58 THY is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R58 THY, 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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R58 THY is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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