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N172 HLU

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,591 mi
Last recorded128,591 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 HLU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 128,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

offside mirror backing loose

Fail 19 Jul 2013 128,317 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

offside mirror backing loose

Fail 26 Jul 2012 111,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside mirror housing insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 111,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside mirror housing insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2011 106,346 miles

steering rack damp

power steering pipe damp

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 106,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering pipe damp

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,272 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Mar 2006 75,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre defective

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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N172 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 119,951 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 N172 HLU, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N172 HLU registered?

N172 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N172 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 HLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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