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S184 VEL

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,275 mi
Last recorded126,275 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,275 miles

O/s/f foglamp glass cracked.

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 126,275 miles

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

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

O/s/f foglamp glass cracked.

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint.

Pass 27 Feb 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

only driver and front passenger seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012
Fail 12 Nov 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

unable to read mileometer

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 102,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,776 miles

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

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

Front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,776 miles

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

Front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,476 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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S184 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S184 VEL, 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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S184 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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