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R822 BEC

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

244,807 mi
Last recorded244,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 BEC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 244,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 29 Jul 2013 244,806 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear springs corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2012 238,803 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wing has slight damage

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 238,802 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wing has slight damage

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 230,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 230,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 221,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 212,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 202,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 188,073 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 188,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 179,983 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006

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

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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R822 BEC is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R822 BEC, 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 R822 BEC registered?

R822 BEC is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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