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R711 WHY

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,975 mi
Last recorded150,975 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 150,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 150,975 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 139,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 139,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 129,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2010 129,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 120,151 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 120,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,100 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 108,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 104,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 104,000 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R711 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 131,026 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R711 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R711 WHY registered?

R711 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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