MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 2 litres oil
centre exhaust section deteriorating & has minor leak of gases
n/s & o/s front brake pads appear to be wearing down
n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit + wearing badly on edges
o/s front brake pipe to flexy corroding
o/s front tyre wearing on edges + deteriorating on outer sidewall
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 2 litres oil
centre exhaust section deteriorating & has minor leak of gases
n/s & o/s front brake pads appear to be wearing down
n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit + wearing badly on edges
o/s front brake pipe to flexy corroding
o/s front tyre wearing on edges + deteriorating on outer sidewall
brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding
n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread deoth
rear registration plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S front foglamp insecure to body
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?
Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R235 DOU, 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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R235 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R235 DOU safe to buy?
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