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S313 BHW

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,902 miles

Front wiperblades(poor clearing of screen)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn & nail in tyre x2

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,075 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leaking from headgasket

Fail 21 Jun 2010 88,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leaking from headgasket

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,927 miles

bad oil leak from engine

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

play in steering rack o/s and "knocks" when steering wheel rocked side to side

Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine leaks oil

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,464 miles

engine leaks oil

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 74,111 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front spot light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 70,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f fog light inoperative

rear shock absorbers noisy

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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S313 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S313 BHW, 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 S313 BHW registered?

S313 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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