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R868 FEU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,527 mi
Last recorded145,527 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 145,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 138,504 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 138,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 131,661 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 131,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 126,679 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 126,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 112,656 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 112,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front cv boots are perishing

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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R868 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R868 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R868 FEU registered?

R868 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R868 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 FEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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