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P277 EST

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 EST
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 156,460 miles

suspect both front wiper arms worn/play evident at joints. suspect play in steering rack n/s assy

Fail 5 Apr 2011 156,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

suspect both front wiper arms worn/play evident at joints. suspect play in steering rack n/s assy

Pass 26 Mar 2010 152,187 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 152,187 miles

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

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

Both front wiper arms worn pivots. Both No plates deteriorated borderline pass.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 146,520 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 146,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 132,794 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 132,761 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,084 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 123,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 116,250 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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
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P277 EST is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P277 EST, 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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P277 EST is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 October 1996.

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