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R335 BPV

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,207 mi
Last recorded185,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 BPV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 185,207 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 185,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 181,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 173,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 167,142 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 167,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 157,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 143,303 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 142,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 126,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 125,996 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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R335 BPV is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R335 BPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R335 BPV registered?

R335 BPV is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R335 BPV safe to buy?

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