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P142 VCN

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,235 mi
Last recorded154,235 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 VCN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 154,196 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 151,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 145,320 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 139,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 132,603 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 132,603 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 129,782 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,652 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 126,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 126,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 123,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,576 miles

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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P142 VCN is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P142 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.

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What year was P142 VCN registered?

P142 VCN is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P142 VCN safe to buy?

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