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R104 XHY

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,167 mi
Last recorded135,167 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 135,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

did not lock on rear both service brakes

n/s/f outter mirror light damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2009 135,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

did not lock on rear both service brakes

n/s/f outter mirror light damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2008 127,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 98,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 98,361 miles

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

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

REAR EXT BOX FOULING O/S/R ROAD SPRING

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 88,732 miles

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

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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R104 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R104 XHY, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R104 XHY registered?

R104 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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