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R712 WHY

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,567 mi
Last recorded126,567 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 126,567 miles

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

ball joint rubbers split

brake hoses perrished

chips in screen

front discs deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 121,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

chip in screen

n/s washer in op

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ball joint rubbers split

brake hoses perrished

some play in steering rack

spare tyre worn and flat

Fail 21 Jul 2008 115,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

ball joint rubbers split

brake hoses perrished

some play in steering rack

spare tyre worn and flat

Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ball joint rubbers split

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2006 101,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 101,150 miles

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

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 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R712 WHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R712 WHY registered?

R712 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R712 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 WHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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