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R670 LAT

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 LAT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,686 miles

.. hand-brake movement nearly reaching end of stop when applied

.. may require front brake pads on wheel removel

.. nearside/offside front top strut mounts slight movement

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

slight hunting on tick over

Pass 24 Aug 2009 100,686 miles

.. hand-brake movement nearly reaching end of stop when applied

.. may require front brake pads on wheel removel

.. nearside/offside front top strut mounts slight movement

slight hunting on tick over

Fail 14 Aug 2009 100,612 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

.. hand-brake movement nearly reaching end of stop when applied

.. may require front brake pads on wheel removel

.. nearside/offside front top strut mounts slight movement

slight hunting on tick over

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,499 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 87,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,756 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 79,756 miles

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

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

both front cv gators perished.

rear brake balance close to limit.

slight interaction from rear lights.

spare wheel missing.

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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R670 LAT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R670 LAT, 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 R670 LAT registered?

R670 LAT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R670 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 LAT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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