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R895 LNJ

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,061 mi
Last recorded144,061 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 144,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2014 121,444 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2014 121,444 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 107,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,355 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,282 miles

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,371 miles

n/side centre and centre seats missing

Fail 13 Aug 2007 64,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/side centre and centre/centre seats missing at time tested

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,298 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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R895 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R895 LNJ, 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 R895 LNJ registered?

R895 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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