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R886 OJW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,994 mi
Last recorded146,994 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 OJW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 146,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,636 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,636 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 20 Sep 2013 133,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 132,251 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 132,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 129,366 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly,

Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,117 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 115,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 111,878 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 111,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rattles from front pipe flex joint

o/s headlamp chipped and pattern poor still has tape glue from beam deflectors

play in o/s track rod

Fail 21 Sep 2006 106,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 106,030 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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R886 OJW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R886 OJW, 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 R886 OJW registered?

R886 OJW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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