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N546 BBU

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,217 mi
Last recorded140,217 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 BBU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 140,217 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 140,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 135,417 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 135,384 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres sidewall starting to split and crack

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,050 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 128,046 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 118,618 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play o/s rack arm

Fail 26 Sep 2011 118,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 97,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 Jul 2008 97,319 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,221 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 89,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,910 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 81,910 miles

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

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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N546 BBU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N546 BBU, 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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N546 BBU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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