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N889 LWX

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 LWX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,150 miles

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

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

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

advise engine management light on

advise rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2013 139,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

advise engine management light on

advise rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,978 miles

rear axle beam corroded

rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2012 131,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2011 123,272 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 123,272 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

advise corrosion to front discs

advise near side front tyre wear on inside edge

advise off side front mud flap insecure

advise slight playat off side front road wheel

dvise near side rear brake flexis pin hole but not to inner core

Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,998 miles

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

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

rear number plate slight deteriation

Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear number plate slight deteriation

Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 114,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 106,575 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 106,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 930,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 85,422 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 85,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 79,708 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 79,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N889 LWX is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N889 LWX, 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 N889 LWX registered?

N889 LWX is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N889 LWX safe to buy?

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