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R292 LAG

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,330 mi
Last recorded154,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 LAG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 154,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 149,328 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 149,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 142,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 134,567 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

front discs corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2010 133,522 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,522 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 125,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 111,751 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 111,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,108 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 106,101 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Sep 2005 97,729 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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R292 LAG is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R292 LAG, 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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R292 LAG is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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