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R202 BNT

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,005 mi
Last recorded150,005 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2015 150,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 150,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 142,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 135,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 135,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 123,339 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/front b/disc in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2010 116,349 miles

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

n/s/f wiper slight deteriation

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,349 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

n/s/f wiper slight deteriation

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 115,644 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 115,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 106,681 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 106,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,889 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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R202 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R202 BNT, 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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R202 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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