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R544 JFB

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,134 mi
Last recorded95,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,134 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated,rear box clamp snapped

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 94,925 miles

Oil leak

front brake disks corroded

nsr seat not fitted seat belt not checked

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

front brake disks corroded

nsr seat not fitted seat belt not checked

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear seats not fitted at time of test and rear seat belts not tested

Fail 6 Nov 2012 94,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear seats not fitted at time of test and rear seat belts not tested

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,026 miles

air bag light stays on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2011 90,025 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

air bag light stays on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn and rusty.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,280 miles

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)

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 66,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,712 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R544 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 131,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R544 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R544 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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