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R864 FEU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

219,406 mi
Last recorded219,406 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 219,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 219,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring broken. (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shocker lower axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 213,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

wiper arms worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 212,976 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

wiper arms worn

Pass 18 Jul 2017 206,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 206,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Top mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 200,949 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mounting plates heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 200,880 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mounting plates heavily corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 196,549 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r inner side light out.

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2015 196,549 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r inner side light out.

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 191,047 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 191,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 186,473 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 186,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 177,131 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 177,131 miles

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 169,856 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 161,229 miles

front discs corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 161,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 151,510 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 151,501 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 145,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 135,597 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 127,677 miles

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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R864 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R864 FEU, 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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R864 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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