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S430 MJH

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 MJH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 140,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear door does not open from the outside

nearside rear light lens is cracked

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2009 140,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear door does not open from the outside

nearside rear light lens is cracked

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 9 May 2008 128,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front roadsprings corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn - not ex

front Arb corroded

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 8 May 2008 128,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front roadsprings corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn - not ex

front Arb corroded

rear wiper blade u/s

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 30 May 2007 118,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 118,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 108,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 108,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S430 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S430 MJH, 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 S430 MJH registered?

S430 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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