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S578 WBC

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,328 mi
Last recorded148,328 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 WBC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 148,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 148,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os sill damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 142,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc's Worn

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

Offside Front Steering Arm slight Play

Offside Sill Damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 138,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsr door wont open from outside

os sill damaged

osr seat in boot not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2009 133,383 miles

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

slight play in offside rack

Pass 15 Jul 2008 126,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking on outer edges

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,577 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 118,339 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s cill damaged but servicable

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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S578 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,275 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 S578 WBC, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S578 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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