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N558 VSB

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,118 mi
Last recorded210,118 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 VSB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 210,118 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 210,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 196,046 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 196,046 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 184,986 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 184,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 173,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 173,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 153,817 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 153,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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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N558 VSB is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N558 VSB, 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 N558 VSB registered?

N558 VSB is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N558 VSB safe to buy?

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