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R86 BFB

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 102,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 98,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 93,453 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 93,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 87,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 79,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 78,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2006 76,289 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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R86 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R86 BFB, 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 R86 BFB registered?

R86 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R86 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 BFB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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