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R841 DFB

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,513 mi
Last recorded156,513 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 156,513 miles

Both rear tyre bald inner edges

Nearside wing mirror cover loose

Play in offside steering rack arm

nearside front flexible brake hose slightly perished

weap from nearside cv gaitor

Fail 18 Jul 2011 156,498 miles

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

Both rear tyre bald inner edges

Nearside wing mirror cover loose

Play in offside steering rack arm

nearside front flexible brake hose slightly perished

weap from nearside cv gaitor

Pass 16 Jul 2010 153,819 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 153,815 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 152,389 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play found in offside front steering rack end ( TIE ROD END )

Fail 20 Jul 2009 152,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play found in offside front steering rack end ( TIE ROD END )

Pass 21 Jul 2008 151,021 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 151,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 146,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2007 146,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 139,037 miles

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

engine oil leak

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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R841 DFB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R841 DFB, 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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R841 DFB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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