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S41 KPS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,015 mi
Last recorded190,015 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 KPS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 190,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disk corroded badly inside face and outside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough rough on turning with wheel raised (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure mirror severely damaged (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm holed rusted out (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower rear sill holed with rust (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken allowing white light to be emitted (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern showing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner and outside faces corroded badly (3.5.1i)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view drivers mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion upper wheel arch rotted out sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 178,523 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 178,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 164,012 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 3 Sep 2013 163,589 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front discs slightly worn

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front indactors slightly discouloured not showing white light

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

o/s/r light lens slightly cracked not showing white light

Pass 28 Aug 2012 147,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside

o/s/f sill slighty damaged but holed

Pass 22 Sep 2011 140,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 140,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 125,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 125,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 117,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,904 miles

advise dampness at offside steering rack gaiter no visible damage to gaiter

Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,695 miles

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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S41 KPS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S41 KPS, 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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S41 KPS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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