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R898 UHL

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 UHL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 127,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 106,887 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 92,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s front bottom joint cover torn

Fail 6 Oct 2006 92,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 87,081 miles

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

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

loose o/s inner wing cover front

o/s front dust covers damaged

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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R898 UHL is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R898 UHL, 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 R898 UHL registered?

R898 UHL is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R898 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 UHL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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