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R589 SSD

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 SSD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,706 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 107,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear light cracked

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 97,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 86,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,345 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007
Pass 5 Jun 2006 128,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 128,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R589 SSD is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R589 SSD, 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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What year was R589 SSD registered?

R589 SSD is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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