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S971 JRX

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 JRX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake warning flashes on off on dash

engine hunting check light on and off when running possible air leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,087 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,290 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 51,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,487 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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S971 JRX is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S971 JRX, 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 S971 JRX registered?

S971 JRX is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S971 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 JRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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