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R139 DTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 136,172 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

SRS light on

exhaust in poor condition

nearside door mirror broken

offside door mirror in poor condition and could be better

Pass 9 Feb 2011 125,275 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear lamp lens poor

offside door mirror in very poor condition

rear seats removed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,213 miles

all rear seats have been removed

nearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2009 106,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear seats have been removed

nearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,605 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 97,605 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front wipers poor

Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,488 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,488 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,438 miles

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

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

offside front brake hose perishing

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2006 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front brake hose perishing

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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R139 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 63.6%.

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 R139 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 R139 DTC registered?

R139 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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