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S554 ACB

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,731 mi
Last recorded124,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 ACB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2009 124,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

body panels damaged. outer sills damaged

chip in windscreen

coolant light staying on

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s mirror cover insurcure

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2009 124,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension b ushes starting to deteriorate

body panels damaged. outer sills damaged

chip in windscreen

coolant light staying on

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s mirror cover insurcure

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,921 miles

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

all steering and suspensioon bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shield insurcure

front cross member starting to corrode. front n/s seat belt cover damaged. rear n/s lens cracked

o/sn/s body panels damaged

rear tail gate damaged. windscreen cracked. front discs starting to corrode

slight play in o/sn/s rack arms

Fail 29 May 2008 117,921 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all steering and suspensioon bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shield insurcure

front cross member starting to corrode. front n/s seat belt cover damaged. rear n/s lens cracked

o/sn/s body panels damaged

rear tail gate damaged. windscreen cracked. front discs starting to corrode

slight play in o/sn/s rack arms

Pass 21 Jun 2007 109,432 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear n/s lens broken n/s body panels and rear tail gate damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2007 109,432 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear n/s lens broken n/s body panels and rear tail gate damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2006 95,178 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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S554 ACB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S554 ACB, 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 S554 ACB registered?

S554 ACB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S554 ACB safe to buy?

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