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S579 AWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 119,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner eage

Fail 20 Dec 2014 119,499 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner eage

Pass 13 Dec 2013

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded slightly in places

miladge not shown

Fail 11 Dec 2013

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded slightly in places

miladge not shown

Pass 29 Nov 2012
Fail 28 Nov 2012

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 102,874 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 102,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,278 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 96,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2008 89,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2007 82,919 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns mirror cracked n ot affecting view

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,919 miles

Spare tyre defective

ns mirror cracked n ot affecting view

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,822 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,822 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S579 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S579 AWS, 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 S579 AWS registered?

S579 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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