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P257 RHT

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,503 mi
Last recorded74,503 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 RHT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Feb 2014 72,880 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine hunts

nsft tyre wall perished

spare tyre heavily cracked

steering rack gaitors have grease on them,no leaks visible

Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,001 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine hunts

nsft tyre wall perished

spare tyre heavily cracked

steering rack gaitors have grease on them,no leaks visible

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking oil.

Offside rear brake assembly very noisey.

Play at the steering rack nearside inner ball joint.

Two child seats fitted at nearside second and third.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,808 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking oil.

Offside rear brake assembly very noisey.

Play at the steering rack nearside inner ball joint.

Two child seats fitted at nearside second and third.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,474 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,259 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 59,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,360 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine idle speed surging on tickover

front pads appear low

minor play in steering rack to os

rear seats not fitted at time of test , rear seat belts not checked

Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,714 miles

Direction indicators 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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P257 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P257 RHT, 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 P257 RHT registered?

P257 RHT is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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