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R679 XBU

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,383 mi
Last recorded146,383 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 XBU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 146,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,879 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 121,878 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 120,588 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 113,464 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,939 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 102,668 miles

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,961 miles

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

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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R679 XBU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Red 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 R679 XBU, 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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R679 XBU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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