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R804 BBM

1997 Fiat Ulysse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,523 mi
Last recorded97,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 BBM
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2022 97,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust blowing centre and rear (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn close to 1.6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BALL JOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,160 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 85,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 81,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,186 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,186 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,201 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

N/S/REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Fail 29 May 2012 74,201 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

N/S/REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,654 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 70,654 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,714 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,714 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,188 miles

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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R804 BBM is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R804 BBM, 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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R804 BBM is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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