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R353 RHH

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 RHH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 115,419 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f mirror damaged

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 115,417 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front wiper arms worn

o/s mirror housing insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2009 105,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front wiper arms worn

o/s mirror housing insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2008 99,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 93,437 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 93,437 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING & BRAKE PADS ARE CLOSE TO METAL!

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 86,540 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

left hand rear tyer is starting to perish

rear number plate is starting to corrode

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 RHH 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 55.6%.

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 R353 RHH, 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 RHH registered?

R353 RHH is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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