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R842 EAH

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,283 mi
Last recorded88,283 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 EAH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,283 miles

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,808 miles

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

wiper blades due for replacement

Fail 30 Apr 2009 88,808 miles

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

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

wiper blades due for replacement

Fail 1 May 2008 88,326 miles

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

both cv boots weaping grease

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r+o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2008 88,326 miles

both cv boots weaping grease

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r+o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight in steering rack offside

Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,488 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 8 Nov 2005 85,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

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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R842 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R842 EAH, 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 R842 EAH registered?

R842 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R842 EAH safe to buy?

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