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R353 AAS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

167,257 mi
Last recorded167,257 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 AAS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2010 167,257 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r door not opening corectly

Pass 18 Mar 2009 155,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 155,902 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 146,631 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 146,631 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre needing replaced soon getting close to limit

o/s/r tyre perished slightly and tread getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 136,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 136,919 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

O/S INNER WING LOOSE AND TOUCHING DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 4 Oct 2005 126,885 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 126,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

brake pads getting low

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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R353 AAS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R353 AAS, 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 R353 AAS registered?

R353 AAS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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