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R296 GKK

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 GKK
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,431 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 125,673 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 125,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 121,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 121,801 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 118,233 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 93,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,211 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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R296 GKK is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R296 GKK, 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 R296 GKK registered?

R296 GKK is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R296 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 GKK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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