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N549 JVF

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,941 mi
Last recorded94,941 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 JVF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 94,941 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner and outer sills and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner and outer sills and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear underneath under-sealed

Fail 22 Dec 2018 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear underneath under-sealed

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,592 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed on underside

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed on underside

Pass 16 Nov 2016

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

all brake pipes covered under seal

Fail 16 Nov 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

all brake pipes covered under seal

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,467 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 89,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre section

advise front panel corroed /at radiator

advise oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 89,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre section

advise front panel corroed /at radiator

advise oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 89,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,800 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 83,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,449 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,832 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 79,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 77,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,636 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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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N549 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N549 JVF, 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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N549 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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