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N911 DBU

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,473 mi
Last recorded165,473 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN911 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 165,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

near-side door mirror damaged

near-side front indicator lens missing

near-side rear outer sill weak/corroded

off-side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

slight play both steering rack joints

Fail 21 Aug 2012 165,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near-side door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

near-side front indicator lens missing

near-side rear outer sill weak/corroded

off-side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

slight play both steering rack joints

Pass 24 Aug 2011 163,542 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 163,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 156,434 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2010 156,426 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 148,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 148,592 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 143,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 141,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 141,354 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 137,929 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 137,929 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 136,851 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 136,851 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N911 DBU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N911 DBU, 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 N911 DBU registered?

N911 DBU is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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