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R707 CWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,752 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 112,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside washer not working, but offside is providing enough liquid to clear the windscreen.

Oil leak

Unable to see condition of front brake pads.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,900 miles

brake pipes starting to show signs of corosion

oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,900 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to show signs of corosion

oil leaks from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside wiper cearing ability not tested.as washer jet provides insufficient water.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked but cords are not visible.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 83,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire touching the wheel.

nearside wiper cearing ability not tested.as washer jet provides insufficient water.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked but cords are not visible.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,123 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc getting low

slight play in near side outer track rod end

small exhaust joint blow from exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,194 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 63,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal travel more so than posibly should be' advise full brake check and brake fluid flush and renewal.

windscreen washer fkuid contaminated; advise flush and refill.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,321 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,497 miles

both lower swivel dust cover boots split

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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R707 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R707 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 R707 CWS registered?

R707 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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