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R738 JFB

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,515 mi
Last recorded137,515 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 137,515 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 137,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 122,102 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2011 122,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 115,381 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 110,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,600 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 97,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 88,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,260 miles

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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R738 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R738 JFB, 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 R738 JFB registered?

R738 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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