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N731 NHY

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 150,105 miles

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

chips in screen

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2013 150,105 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

chips in screen

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,718 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

one of two nearside rear lights not working

Fail 31 Jul 2012 141,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

one of two nearside rear lights not working

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 132,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine missfiring

front discs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 132,301 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine missfiring

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both c.v gaiters deteriorated

chip in windscreen

exhaust blow from manifold

front and rear indicators slightly miscoloured

rear number plate deteriorated

rears brakes has slight judder

Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 112,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 112,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 101,564 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 101,526 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)

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

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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N731 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N731 NHY, 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 N731 NHY registered?

N731 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N731 NHY safe to buy?

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