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R176 UWG

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 UWG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 150,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 150,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine leaking coolant

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 136,176 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaitors split

Both front seat belt stalk covers missing

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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

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

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

Offside wiper arm worn

Oil leak

Passenger door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2009 136,162 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front lower ball joint gaitors split

Both front seat belt stalk covers missing

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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

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

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

Offside wiper arm worn

Oil leak

Passenger door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 124,908 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 115,140 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 115,122 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,318 miles

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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R176 UWG is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R176 UWG, 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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R176 UWG is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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