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S904 SNG

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 SNG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,905 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 122,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,937 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,173 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,126 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch pedal notchy

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking gearbox/sump

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,728 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to seats missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to seats missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,156 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,770 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 29,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,232 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Jul 2005 14,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 14,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S904 SNG is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S904 SNG, 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 S904 SNG registered?

S904 SNG is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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