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R853 UKU

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,467 mi
Last recorded171,467 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 UKU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 171,467 miles

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2010 171,466 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Dec 2007 163,951 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 163,951 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 158,302 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R853 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,737 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 UKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R853 UKU registered?

R853 UKU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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