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R645 JDL

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 JDL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,642 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 105,641 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,746 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,287 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,317 miles

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 87,314 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 80,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,032 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,855 miles

advise charge warning light on

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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R645 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R645 JDL, 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 R645 JDL registered?

R645 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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