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R870 FEU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 122,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/r slight bind on brake

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r slight bind on brake

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 1 Sep 2009 118,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,132 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

only two seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,681 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 101,675 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 97,253 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes require attention not increasing or decreasing together

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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R870 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R870 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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What year was R870 FEU registered?

R870 FEU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R870 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 FEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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