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R130 DTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,918 mi
Last recorded106,918 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 106,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear doors not opening from outside

tape over offside rear light lens

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear doors not opening from outside

tape over offside rear light lens

Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,952 miles

Emissions CO high

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S headlight glass holed

N/S wiper split

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

inner tail lights not working

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,952 miles

Emissions CO high

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

N/S headlight glass holed

N/S wiper split

inner tail lights not working

Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,664 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,396 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 63,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,681 miles

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

dent in off side door sill

engine oil leaks

near side drive shaft outer gaiter leaking grease

near side front fog lamp loose

near side side door will not open

Fail 2 Feb 2006 54,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front fog lamp loose

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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R130 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R130 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 R130 DTC registered?

R130 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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