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R718 WHY

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,441 mi
Last recorded122,441 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 116,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 100,665 miles

advise only 5 seats fitted and drivers

Fail 18 Sep 2006 100,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 88,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 88,126 miles

Offside Front 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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R718 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue 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 R718 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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What year was R718 WHY registered?

R718 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R718 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 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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