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R277 VHL

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,276 mi
Last recorded178,276 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 VHL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 178,276 miles

Body has damage to O/S Front Door and O/S front wing

Front Front Bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp Beam image slightly unclear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low inner edge and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare Tyre is deflated

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Sep 2015 177,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced and insecure (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper Insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam Pattern not clear (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to outer edge and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sidelight not working on boot

Offside Rear Tyre is Perished and cracking

Spare Tyre is flat

Pass 20 Aug 2014 170,161 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2014 170,161 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 165,458 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 160,517 miles

Front Brake Discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

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

nearside door mirror missing

not all rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2012 160,517 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake Discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

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

nearside door mirror missing

not all rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2011 157,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 153,747 miles

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

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

O/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 19 Apr 2010 153,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 19 Jan 2009 145,295 miles

Offside mirror slighty damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2009 145,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside mirror slighty damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 135,928 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 135,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 128,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

offside front indicator lens missing

offside rear light lens holed

Pass 2 Jan 2007 128,190 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

offside front indicator lens missing

offside rear light lens holed

Pass 10 Jan 2006 121,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 121,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise body damage nearside of car

offside indicator lense missing

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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R277 VHL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R277 VHL, 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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R277 VHL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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