CarVerify

Free Car Check

P108 VCN

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,645 mi
Last recorded250,645 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 VCN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 250,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 250,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 243,447 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 243,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 238,531 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 238,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 233,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 227,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f seat belt stalk locking mechanism cover missing

o/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge and tread depth starting to get low

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge and tread depth starting to get low

Fail 22 Sep 2010 227,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f seat belt stalk locking mechanism cover missing

o/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge and tread depth starting to get low

o/s/r tyre wearing off on inner edge and tread depth starting to get low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 211,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f seat belt clasp casing missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 221,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f seat belt clasp casing missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,550 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2007 203,772 miles

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

NSR TYRE CLOSE TO 1.6mm ON OUTER TREAD

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

OSF WIPER BLADE LOOSE SLIGHTLY ON ARM

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 188,377 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 188,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Fiat Ulysse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P108 VCN is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P108 VCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P108 VCN?

You can check the full history of P108 VCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P108 VCN registered?

P108 VCN is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P108 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 VCN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P108 VCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P108 VCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.