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S541 WNT

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,624 mi
Last recorded178,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 WNT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 178,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 178,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 176,430 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 176,430 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 168,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 161,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 152,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 152,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Fail 7 May 2008 151,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

mileage display illumination not working.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 135,666 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 135,666 miles

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

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

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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S541 WNT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S541 WNT, 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 S541 WNT registered?

S541 WNT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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