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R720 KHU

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,842 miles

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)

SERIOUS oil leak from engine area

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,842 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre has 2 nails in

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

O/S/R Tyre tread getting low 205/65/15

SERIOUS oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,612 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn in inner edge 205/55/15

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Serious oil leak from engine area

Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,612 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn in inner edge 205/55/15

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Serious oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,996 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 102,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 95,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

center box blowing slightly and exhaust is out of alignment

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil springs heavily corroded at top

tracking is required

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,584 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 88,477 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,053 miles

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

offside rear brake minor binding when spinning wheel

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,769 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 76,769 miles

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)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,847 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 67,418 miles

power steering fluid level low

slight play offside rack arm

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 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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