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N217 LOU

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,299 mi
Last recorded163,299 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 LOU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 163,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 155,335 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 150,901 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 150,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 147,588 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 147,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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N217 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N217 LOU, 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 N217 LOU registered?

N217 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N217 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 LOU shows 6 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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