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R331 DHL

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

207,396 mi
Last recorded207,396 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 DHL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 207,396 miles

N/s front flexi brake hose deteriorating

N/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2012 207,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/s front flexi brake hose deteriorating

N/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 191,942 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play detected at o/s front wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2011 191,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

slight play detected at o/s front wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2010 181,548 miles

Cracks in drivers wing mirror

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 181,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Cracks in drivers wing mirror

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 168,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 168,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 156,376 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s headlamp lens cracked,dip beam pattern cloudy

Fail 7 Jun 2008 156,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s headlamp lens cracked,dip beam pattern cloudy

Pass 26 May 2007 139,909 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 139,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 125,354 miles

crack in n/s headlamp

repair on n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 17 Jun 2006 125,354 miles

crack in n/s headlamp

repair to n/s/r lamp cluster

Fail 17 Jun 2006 125,354 miles

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

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

crack in n/s headlamp

repair to n/s/r lamp

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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R331 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R331 DHL, 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 R331 DHL registered?

R331 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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