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R931 KMW

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 132,071 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Feb 2013 132,071 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f rack knuckle

Fail 15 Feb 2012 121,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f rack knuckle

Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 101,258 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,203 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 79,188 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R931 KMW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R931 KMW, 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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R931 KMW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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