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R709 CWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 134,126 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 134,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 122,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 122,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 115,973 miles

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Dec 2007 115,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion on some metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2006 108,900 miles

Nearside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

uneven tyre wear nearside front

Pass 22 Nov 2006 108,900 miles

uneven tyre wear nearside front

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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R709 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R709 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 R709 CWS registered?

R709 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R709 CWS safe to buy?

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