MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Engine oil
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
O/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Rear exhaust mount missing
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
Brake fluid level low
Engine idle high
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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
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
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
off side rear tyre wall spliting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
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
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
oil leaks
rear reg plate starting to deteriorate
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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