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R125 DTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

95,281 mi
Last recorded95,281 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 95,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/sdoor damage

rear tailgate fibre glass split badly

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,539 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 90,537 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,567 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 77,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,141 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,477 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 72,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,827 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 67,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,874 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 62,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R125 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R125 DTC, 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 R125 DTC registered?

R125 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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