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S965 KPY

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,505 mi
Last recorded188,505 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 KPY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 188,505 miles

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

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

reartyres radial cracking

Pass 15 May 2012 181,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 178,076 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 178,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 172,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 164,310 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2009 164,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2008 159,452 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 159,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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S965 KPY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S965 KPY, 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 S965 KPY registered?

S965 KPY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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