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R697 AOU

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,546 mi
Last recorded171,546 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 171,546 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 171,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 157,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 157,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 145,445 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 145,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 132,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 119,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 119,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

rear washer not working

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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R697 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 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 R697 AOU, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R697 AOU registered?

R697 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R697 AOU safe to buy?

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