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R128 DTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,332 miles

advise condition of offside front cv boot

advise condition of rear number plate

advise corrosion to front brake discs

advise cracking to nearside front ball joint rubber boot

advise front screen chipped

advise nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

advise oil dampness to engine sump erea

advise to front brake pad warning wires broken

Fail 11 Jan 2016 137,309 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise condition of offside front cv boot

advise condition of rear number plate

advise corrosion to front brake discs

advise cracking to nearside front ball joint rubber boot

advise front screen chipped

advise nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

advise offside front brake pipe corroded

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

advise oil dampness to engine sump erea

advise to front brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,071 miles

both front outter cv boots cracking

both rear tyres cracking

front discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2015 132,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outter cv boots cracking

both rear tyres cracking

front discs corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2014 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front outer c.v boot cracked

offside front outer c.v boot cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2014 125,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blow from catalyst/centre joint

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front outer c.v boot cracked

offside front outer c.v boot cracked

offside front wiper split

oil level below minimim (2ltrs added)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,492 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 120,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

mild exhaust blow front to centre joint

Pass 4 Jan 2012 115,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 112,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 112,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 108,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 108,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,697 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 102,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,352 miles

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

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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R128 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R128 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 R128 DTC registered?

R128 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R128 DTC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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