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S898 SAR

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 SAR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2007 152,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

in my opinion car is not suitable to be driven on the road

Pass 8 May 2006

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

battery insecure

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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S898 SAR is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 131,026 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S898 SAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S898 SAR registered?

S898 SAR is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S898 SAR safe to buy?

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