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S508 AWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022
Pass 10 Sep 2021

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020
Fail 14 Sep 2020

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside engine oil leak

both front discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,184 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 49,144 miles

All suspension components starting to corrode

Front Discs Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,144 miles

All suspension components starting to corrode

Front Discs Corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,691 miles

O/S/R tyre and both fronts are perished.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & HAS SMALL CUTS

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & HAS SMALL CUTS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,544 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , CUTS IN TREAD

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust deteriorated at rear joint , may be weakened

condensation in both headlamps , may affect beam image

engine oil leak

rear brake valve arm corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW , CUTS IN TREAD

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

P.A.S / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust deteriorated at rear joint , may be weakened

condensation in both headlamps , may affect beam image

engine oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

noise engine pulley area , suspect ancillary belt guide / tensioner pulley

noise from o/s/r wheel , suspect brake

rear brake valve arm corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,617 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,988 miles

some free play in steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

some free play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2008 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,985 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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S508 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S508 AWS, 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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S508 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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