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S38 MRK

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,570 mi
Last recorded212,570 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 MRK
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 212,570 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 212,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 194,614 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 194,359 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 172,594 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 171,522 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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S38 MRK is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S38 MRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S38 MRK registered?

S38 MRK is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S38 MRK safe to buy?

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