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S779 KBK

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 KBK
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,630 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 99,630 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

unable to check nsr seat due to load

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 85,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,096 miles

both front ball-joints worn.

nearside door mirror cover loose.

poor out-put from washer jets.

rear brakes squeeky.

rear exhaust mountain rubber badly cracked.

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

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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S779 KBK is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S779 KBK, 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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S779 KBK is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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