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N538 FOW

1996 Fiat Ulysse

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,696 mi
Last recorded233,696 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 233,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight bind offside rear

Pass 6 Feb 2017 221,707 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 215,505 miles

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

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

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2015 208,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 208,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 200,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 200,376 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 191,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside parking brake performance low

rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 183,587 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside track rod inner joints/fixings

Pass 10 Feb 2011 175,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 175,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 168,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 158,172 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

headlamp masks fitted

rear seats removed

slight damage to front registration plate

slight wear to offside track rod inner joints

surface corrosion to offside rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 8 Feb 2008 149,085 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear seat removed

Pass 16 Feb 2007 137,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2006 125,297 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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N538 FOW is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N538 FOW, 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 N538 FOW registered?

N538 FOW is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N538 FOW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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