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S518 AWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 138,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r light unit damaged

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,397 miles

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

light exhaust blow from manifold area

light play in inner rack joints

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

oil leak

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2015 133,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust blow manifold area

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 128,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r lense damaged

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed +perished

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,491 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r lense damaged

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed +perished

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,807 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r light unit damaged

small leak on front exhaust joint

Fail 19 Jul 2013 124,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r light unit damaged

small leak on front exhaust joint

Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,021 miles

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2012 121,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

light exhaust blow

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 116,554 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 116,554 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust blow from joint

front discs heavily corroded

front tyres edged

light free play in inner rack joints

n/s/r lense damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,214 miles

front disc edges corroding

n/s/r light unit cracked and repaired

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,259 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 91,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,487 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 83,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 76,990 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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S518 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S518 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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What year was S518 AWS registered?

S518 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S518 AWS shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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