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S645 TBL

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

265,439 mi
Last recorded265,439 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 TBL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 265,439 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 265,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 257,596 miles

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

No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 257,289 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

No acceleration detected when testing emmisions.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 250,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rack end has slight play in it

Fail 15 Jul 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rack end has slight play in it

Pass 7 Jul 2010
Pass 13 Jul 2009

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 151,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 151,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007
Fail 5 Oct 2007 437,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005
Fail 9 Jun 2005

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S645 TBL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S645 TBL, 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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S645 TBL is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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