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R834 JFB

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 134,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 134,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,730 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 126,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 12 May 2009 121,972 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 121,972 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 117,609 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 117,609 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 May 2007 11,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,126 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 105,126 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

slight free play in osf inner rack joint

steering wheel covering breaking up

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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R834 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 131,026 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R834 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R834 JFB registered?

R834 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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