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T588 SDL

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 SDL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015

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

General vehicle condition poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear lense damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

General vehicle condition poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear lense damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,402 miles

front number plate has cracks

hand brake has silght side play

engine oil very low level....

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing very worn

o/s wiper very poor

o/s/f fog not working

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,401 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

engine oil very low level....

front number plate has cracks

hand brake has silght side play

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing very worn

o/s wiper very poor

o/s/f fog not working

Fail 15 Aug 2014 110,111 miles

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner wearing very worn

n/s/r light lenns has cracks

Pass 26 Jul 2013

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

second row centre and third row seats all removed at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

second row centre and third row seats all removed at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,589 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2012 101,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 May 2011 96,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 96,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 91,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 91,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,817 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 81,817 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 75,157 miles

rear seats and seat belts not fitted.

some small perrish cracks in the front brake hoses.

Fail 1 May 2008 75,157 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 67,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,740 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 60,740 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T588 SDL is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 T588 SDL, 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.

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T588 SDL is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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