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N720 NFW

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

202,135 mi
Last recorded202,135 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 NFW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 202,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Perishing in sidewalls

Fail 1 Dec 2015 202,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Perishing in sidewalls

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 197,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 197,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 191,872 miles

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 26 Nov 2013 191,867 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 27 Nov 2012 186,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 186,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 180,239 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 180,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 171,004 miles

O/s wiper arm worn

Rear suspension frame front bush's worn

Fail 6 Dec 2010 171,004 miles

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

O/s wiper arm worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 158,598 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 147,308 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven & low - close to limits

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rusted - suspect short life

Fail 5 Dec 2008 147,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn uneven & low - close to limits

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rusted - suspect short life

Pass 6 Dec 2007 136,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2007 136,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 122,251 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 11 Dec 2006 122,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

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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N720 NFW is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 N720 NFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N720 NFW registered?

N720 NFW is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N720 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 NFW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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