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S557 WNT

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,675 mi
Last recorded231,675 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 WNT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 231,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 229,485 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 229,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 215,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 200,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 188,534 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 188,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 178,190 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 178,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005
Fail 5 Dec 2005

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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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S557 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 63.6%.

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 S557 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 S557 WNT registered?

S557 WNT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S557 WNT safe to buy?

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