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T438 RFB

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,400 mi
Last recorded157,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 RFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 157,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 151,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 144,562 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 144,562 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 139,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 28 Mar 2008 139,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2007 132,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 125,996 miles

off side and near side ball joint dust covers split

Fail 4 Apr 2006 125,996 miles

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

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

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

off side and near side ball joint dust covers split

Pass 3 Aug 2005 121,545 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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T438 RFB is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,275 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 T438 RFB, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T438 RFB registered?

T438 RFB is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T438 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T438 RFB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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