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S205 DHU

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

59,242 mi
Last recorded59,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,242 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both inner tie rods slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2015 59,242 miles

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

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner tie rods slight play

Fail 22 May 2014 59,242 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 59,242 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,242 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

205/65/15 X4

COOLANT LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRED---31/2/10

VEHICLE IN EXTREAMILY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND RECOMEND ---NOT---DRIVING

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,242 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 59,042 miles

205/65/15 X4

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

NSF T/R/END SLIGHT WEAR-PODOT

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

T/BELT CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY

Pass 20 Dec 2008 59,042 miles

205/65/15 X4

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF T/R/END SLIGHT WEAR-PODOT

Oil leak

T/BELT CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,242 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 59,242 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

205/65/15 X4

OS SLIDING DOOR INOP FROM O/SIDE

SLIGHT WEAR NSF S/RACK

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2007 59,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 59,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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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S205 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S205 DHU, 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 S205 DHU registered?

S205 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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