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N242 RAA

1995 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,327 mi
Last recorded159,327 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ulysse121,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 RAA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 159,327 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 159,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 146,844 miles

airbag light on

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing missing

front number plate cracked

indicator and wiper stalk loose but ok for m.o.t

o/s front fog lamp cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2010 146,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing missing

front number plate cracked

indicator and wiper stalk loose but ok for m.o.t

o/s front fog lamp cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 138,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 138,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 137,890 miles

Offside Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NSF Spot lamp is damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is worn at edge.

Oil loss at engine area.

Slight play at offside inner rack.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,084 miles

Fuel smoke at higher level.

Noise within steering -- suspension no vissable play present.

Oil loss at engine area.

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 121,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 114,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N242 RAA is a 1995 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 121,052 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 N242 RAA, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N242 RAA is a 1995 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 November 1995.

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