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R720 HTC

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

187,085 mi
Last recorded187,085 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 187,085 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 179,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers seat buckle casing missing

n/s mirror casing loose

wiper split

Fail 28 Feb 2014 179,951 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

drivers seat buckle casing missing

n/s mirror casing loose

wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2013 170,799 miles

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

O/S/F steering rack has slight play.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 170,790 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

O/S/F steering rack has slight play.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 162,941 miles

Oil leak

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

heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2012 162,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 125,992 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

damage to offside headlamp

play in steering

Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,991 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

damage to offside headlamp

play in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2009 125,989 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

damage to offside headlamp

play in steering

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,498 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 105,484 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,158 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 85,316 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 85,316 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.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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R720 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R720 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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R720 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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