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S298 VWC

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 VWC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 131,921 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter deterated

offside front brake pads are worn

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,434 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 127,434 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013

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

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2012
Fail 18 Jun 2012

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 101,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,294 miles

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

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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S298 VWC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,275 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 S298 VWC, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S298 VWC registered?

S298 VWC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 February 1999.

Is S298 VWC safe to buy?

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