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R716 WHY

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,700 mi
Last recorded162,700 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 162,700 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 162,562 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint pinch bolt of wrong type (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 158,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 154,404 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 148,567 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Not all sets fitted at time of test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 133,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2011 182,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 147,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 132,483 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 132,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R716 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R716 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.

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R716 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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