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S342 BHW

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,057 mi
Last recorded199,057 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 199,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear chassis has been heavily wax oiled

Pass 1 Nov 2023 178,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 174,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 53,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,445 miles

Although passed N/S/R brake requires attetion

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 41,445 miles

Although passed N/S/R brake requires attetion

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,059 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 40,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,122 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,682 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 31,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,422 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,418 miles

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

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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S342 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S342 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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S342 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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