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R202 DTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,602 mi
Last recorded141,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 141,602 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S door mirror insecure

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

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

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

Unable to open O/S/R door from outside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2011 141,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S door mirror insecure

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

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

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

Unable to open O/S/R door from outside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2010 123,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2010 123,926 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 113,291 miles

N/S wiper poor

N/S/F Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2009 113,291 miles

N/S wiper poor

N/S/F Seat belt buckle casing damaged

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,704 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 100,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,861 miles

advise play in power steering rack.

baffles breaking up in centre exhaust box.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,948 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 76,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R202 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R202 DTC registered?

R202 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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