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R82 KMW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,495 mi
Last recorded229,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 229,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 228,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 227,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 225,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 225,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort braking effort below limits (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort braking effort below limits (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2016 223,773 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre centre tread

Fail 12 Jul 2016 223,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre centre tread

Pass 23 Jun 2015 222,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2015 222,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 209,000 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 208,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 191,356 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 191,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 173,415 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front indicator light unit lenses missing

Play detected offside steering track rod

Fail 4 Jul 2012 173,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine oil leaks

Front indicator light unit lenses missing

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

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

Play detected offside steering track rod

Pass 24 Jun 2011 159,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 159,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front indicator outer lenses missing

o/s/r light lense has temporary repair

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack / arms

Pass 9 Jul 2010 149,739 miles

Play in both sides of steering rack.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 149,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyre valves rubbing on wheel trims.

Play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,893 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,055 miles

Rear brake compensator valve - partially seized.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 106,736 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 106,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake compensator partially seized.

Nearside rear inner side lamp 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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R82 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R82 KMW, 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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R82 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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