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R189 KDL

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,988 mi
Last recorded155,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 155,988 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 155,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 149,349 miles

Engine oil

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 149,349 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. Rear Stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Rear Stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil

Offside Rear Sliding door don't open for inside of vehicle

Rear Rear both sides seats missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 143,223 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

passenger rear,rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2014 136,780 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,598 miles

Exhaust rear mount missing

Front disks slight wear

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

N/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust rear mount missing

Front disks slight wear

N/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 120,586 miles

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 120,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,083 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine idle high

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 113,082 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid level low

Engine idle high

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

N/s rear door not opening

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 104,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

belly plate fitted

two rear seats removed

Fail 16 Feb 2010 104,652 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

belly plate fitted

two rear seats removed

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,957 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre wall spliting

Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,428 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Feb 2008 90,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

oil leaks

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2007 83,773 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 76,702 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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R189 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R189 KDL, 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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R189 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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