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R889 DVG

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,515 mi
Last recorded140,515 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 DVG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 140,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 140,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 135,542 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 135,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 130,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 119,422 miles

advise passenger washer jet leaking at time of test

advise slight blow to rear exhaust silencer at time of test

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test

advise slight wear to outer edges of nearside front tyre at time of test

advise wear and slight play in nearside front lower ball-joint at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2006 107,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 107,078 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R889 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R889 DVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R889 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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