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N989 SPF

1995 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,263 mi
Last recorded174,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ulysse121,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 SPF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 174,263 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear lights repaired with tape

osr tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 166,565 miles

Both side front wiper arms worn causing reduced pressure on windscreen.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 May 2013 153,691 miles

All rear seats removed at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower nearside screen starting to delaminate.

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

Pass 18 May 2012 144,834 miles

All centre row and rear seats removed at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 144,752 miles

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

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

All centre row and rear seats removed at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 133,592 miles

All rear seats removed at time of test.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 133,592 miles

All rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 126,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 122,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,431 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 115,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 108,417 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 108,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 101,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 101,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N989 SPF is a 1995 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 121,052 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 N989 SPF, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N989 SPF is a 1995 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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