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S550 DHU

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,559 mi
Last recorded77,559 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,559 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,230 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 76,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,693 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,965 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,965 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel tank strap corroded

offside rear wheel binnding unable to carry out full wheel bearing check

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,954 miles

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

offside front lower balljoint seal split

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 42,644 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 42,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S550 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S550 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 S550 DHU registered?

S550 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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