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S597 DCT

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 DCT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 76,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,737 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,223 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 64,223 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 57,395 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 51,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance 23%

front washers weak

Fail 15 Dec 2005 51,555 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance

front washers weak

o/s/f seat belt stalk casing slightly damaged

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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S597 DCT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S597 DCT, 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 S597 DCT registered?

S597 DCT is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S597 DCT safe to buy?

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