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S899 DOB

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 DOB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 105,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 100,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 98,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,930 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,878 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joints Slight Play And Dust Boots Deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,503 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,810 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,860 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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S899 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S899 DOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S899 DOB?

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What year was S899 DOB registered?

S899 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S899 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S899 DOB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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