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N659 BOL

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,631 mi
Last recorded199,631 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 BOL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 199,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 188,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 170,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 170,980 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 165,934 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 162,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 162,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 151,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 138,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 103,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 103,407 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 103,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2007 103,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 97,125 miles

corrosion/wear both front brake discs. offside headlight tie rapped into position. spare wheel flat.

engine oil leaks. door mirror casings insecure. nearside front outer c.v boot cracking. both front lower ball joint rubber gaitors split. joints show very slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2006 97,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaks. door mirror casings insecure. offside door mirror cracked. spare wheel flat . both front lower ball joint rubber gaitors split. corosion and wear front brake discs.

Pass 14 Feb 2005 88,612 miles

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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N659 BOL is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N659 BOL, 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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N659 BOL is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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