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N503 LOU

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,997 mi
Last recorded13,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 LOU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 13,997 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,363 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 133,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,709 miles

Inner wing cover insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 131,709 miles

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

Inner wing cover insecure

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 124,891 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 124,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,120 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 119,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 115,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 115,555 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 110,355 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 110,355 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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N503 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N503 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 N503 LOU registered?

N503 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N503 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 LOU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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