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R279 VWO

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,143 mi
Last recorded130,143 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 VWO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 130,143 miles

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

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

battrey insecure

passanger sliding door dont open

slight damage drivers floor

slight play steering o/s/f

Fail 2 May 2012 130,143 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battrey insecure

passanger sliding door dont open

slight damage drivers floor

slight play steering o/s/f

Pass 4 May 2011 124,439 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 124,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r door unable to open from inside or outside

Pass 1 Mar 2010 121,225 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 121,221 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,240 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,240 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,906 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 103,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,602 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 83,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet stay bar loose

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres tread depth at 2mm

both sides bottom ball joint covers split

front brake discs lipped

idle speed slightly high [1100-1200 r.p.m]

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight front brake judder

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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R279 VWO is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R279 VWO, 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 R279 VWO registered?

R279 VWO is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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