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R712 HTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,816 miles

offside rear light is tapped up

rear door will not open

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hubcaps fitted

nearside front foglight broken

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

wiper arm bent

Fail 10 Mar 2014 131,816 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hubcaps fitted

nearside front foglight broken

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear light is tapped up

rear door will not open

slight play in offside steering arm

wiper arm bent

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,592 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 123,422 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 119,543 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

third row seat belts not checked as seats not fitted at time of test

unable to open offside rear door from either side

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,543 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded

third row seat belts not checked as seats not fitted at time of test

unable to open offside rear door from either side

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,330 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 108,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,193 miles

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

exhaust clamp working loose

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,548 miles

Nearside rear inner side light inop.

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,262 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 66,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

o.s.f tyre has low tread †both rear tyres perished †centre seat belt webing slight damage †

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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R712 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R712 HTC, 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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R712 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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