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N743 DWF

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,197 mi
Last recorded170,197 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 DWF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 170,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 170,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 158,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 158,741 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 142,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 129,119 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 129,077 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 132,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 132,488 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 111,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 111,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,644 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,789 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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N743 DWF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N743 DWF, 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 N743 DWF registered?

N743 DWF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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