MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front General corrosion to front subframe, prescribed areas and suspension components
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak - engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear General corrosion to rear subframe, prescribed areas and suspension components
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO very high, lambda also slightly high (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded - 2 holes right next to lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front General corrosion to front subframe, prescribed areas and suspension components
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak - engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear General corrosion to rear subframe, prescribed areas and suspension components
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across floor (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs n/s and o/s braking surface corroded and flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge , close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
clutch pedal very heavey
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
clutch pedal very heavey
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?
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S526 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 S526 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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S526 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 November 1998.
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