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S34 ODN

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,030 mi
Last recorded178,030 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 ODN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 178,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 178,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 166,515 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 166,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,878 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 153,748 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 141,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 140,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 129,290 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front track arm

Fail 31 Mar 2009 129,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in offside front track arm

Pass 1 Apr 2008 122,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 122,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 114,882 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 114,882 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm in places

Fail 3 Apr 2006 108,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 108,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 102,481 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 102,481 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S34 ODN is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S34 ODN, 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 S34 ODN registered?

S34 ODN is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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