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R696 CWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 131,248 miles

brake pipes corroding at rear split unit

front anti-roll link bushes split/perishing

front tyres balding very edges

nsf bottom ball joint cover perishing

oil ressidue at rear engine and power steering pipe area

Pass 15 Feb 2019 120,661 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 120,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,093 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,940 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some underside surface rust

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,738 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight twist in brake hose n/s/f

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,956 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering rack slight play.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,469 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,012 miles

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

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

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

n/s/door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,012 miles

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

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

n/s/door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,565 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,582 miles

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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R696 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R696 CWS, 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 R696 CWS registered?

R696 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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