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S581 AWS

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 139,996 miles

Both front disc's corroded and worn

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

Unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Fail 27 Jan 2012 139,956 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front disc's corroded and worn

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

Unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Pass 7 Feb 2011 128,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 128,620 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,093 miles

front brake discs worn and rusted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 122,076 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn and rusted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 116,119 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 116,119 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 106,639 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,416 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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S581 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 S581 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 S581 AWS registered?

S581 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S581 AWS safe to buy?

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