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S503 DHU

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,881 mi
Last recorded164,881 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2014 164,881 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 155,253 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 155,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Water leak from rear core plug

Pass 11 Dec 2012 149,910 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 138,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 9 Dec 2011 138,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,710 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 118,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,912 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 78,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005

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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S503 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S503 DHU, 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 S503 DHU registered?

S503 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S503 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 DHU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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