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S292 GJW

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,579 mi
Last recorded179,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 GJW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 179,579 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 179,579 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Offside Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010

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)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 156,366 miles

Accelerator pedal stiff

Clutch pedal heavy

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

Front crossmember corroded

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/s/f fog lamp not working

N/s/f wheel trim missing

N/s/r bumper damaged

Rear washers not working correctly

Squeak -suspect exhaust

Pass 30 May 2008 144,106 miles

Clutch pedal heavy (suspect cable)

Cooling fan running continuous

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 May 2008 144,106 miles

Clutch pedal heavy (suspect cable)

Cooling fan running continuous

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 125,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 107,302 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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S292 GJW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S292 GJW, 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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S292 GJW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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