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N989 STY

1996 Fiat Ulysse

White Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,585 mi
Last recorded142,585 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 STY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,585 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear door wont open so bodywork behind not checked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 142,584 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear door wont open so bodywork behind not checked

Pass 1 Aug 2009 118,017 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

offside front steering rack boot twisted

offside rear seat-belt cut but no seat fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2009 117,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

no rear seats fitted

offside front steering rack boot twisted

offside rear seat-belt cut but no seat fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2008 100,398 miles

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

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2008 100,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 STY is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N989 STY, 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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N989 STY is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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