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R298 AVX

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,172 mi
Last recorded106,172 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 AVX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,172 miles

incorrect wheel nut fitted, nearside front. but does appear tight

Fail 18 Feb 2014 106,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

incorrect wheel nut fitted, nearside front. but does appear tight

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,797 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 100,771 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,294 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 95,230 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,500 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 90,443 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,299 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R298 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R298 AVX, 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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R298 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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