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N590 PVL

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

297,120 mi
Last recorded297,120 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 PVL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 297,120 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Spare wheel carrier deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 297,120 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Spare wheel carrier deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2016 283,840 miles

both front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorating

both front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 283,839 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

both front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorating

both front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 274,964 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 261,854 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 261,827 miles

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

o/s/f outter cv boot deteriorating

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2014 248,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rev count inoperative

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 236,495 miles

Brake warning light flashing on when foot-brake applied.

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

Drivers door mirror damaged just acceptable.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

PAS res slight leaks..

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Washers poor..

o/s wiper not clearing screen due to weak arm pressure.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 236,494 miles

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

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

Drivers door mirror damaged just acceptable.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

PAS res slight leaks..

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Washers poor..

o/s wiper not clearing screen due to weak arm pressure.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 236,489 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake warning light on.

Drivers door mirrir damaged.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Siggns of fluid leak around pas resevoir.

Unable to see front pads clearly.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 236,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Drivers door mirrir damaged.

Engine idle speed high only just acceptable.

Heavy fluctuation on front brakes only just within parameters..

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Siggns of fluid leak around pas resevoir.

Unable to see front pads clearly.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 221,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear low and perishing slightly on outer sidewalls

oil leak-advise futher attention

Fail 14 Feb 2012 221,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear low and perishing slightly on outer sidewalls

oil leak-advise futher attention

Pass 15 Feb 2011 202,247 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 202,247 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 181,059 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 181,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 167,786 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror outer cover loose.

front bumper damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 167,786 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror outer cover loose.

front bumper damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 157,838 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 157,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 147,655 miles

Rear springs rusty.

Slight play in steering rack both sides.

Tyres getting low all round, rears perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 137,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 137,838 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

n/s/f cv gater worn

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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N590 PVL is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 N590 PVL, 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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N590 PVL is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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