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R860 DVG

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,151 mi
Last recorded135,151 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 DVG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 135,151 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs pitted/corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 18 Aug 2010 129,308 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 120,682 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,682 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,505 miles

headlights in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2008 113,496 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

headlights in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2007 106,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,512 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2006 99,512 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play in steering rack

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R860 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R860 DVG, 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 R860 DVG registered?

R860 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R860 DVG safe to buy?

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