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W287 RCS

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 RCS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,301 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,135 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,676 miles

front No plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear lamp lens holed

offside rear tread depth low

slight play at offside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 5,197 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 1,867 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 1,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,147 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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W287 RCS is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 91,131 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 W287 RCS, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W287 RCS is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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