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R74 OAU

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

230,521 mi
Last recorded230,521 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 OAU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 230,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 223,227 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 223,121 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 215,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2006 215,309 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Clutch cable loose (dragging on floor)

O/S front fog lamp cracked/Taped

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 204,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 204,044 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R74 OAU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,737 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R74 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R74 OAU registered?

R74 OAU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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