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P277 YJO

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 YJO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 146,108 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 146,086 miles

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake brake discs healvily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 143,742 miles

both front discs considerably worn

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight leak from exhaust centre

Pass 31 May 2013 142,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 140,407 miles

screw in O/S/R tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 140,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 132,269 miles

slight leak from exhaust rear silencer

Pass 19 Nov 2009 132,237 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 132,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 132,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 126,985 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside sliding door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 31 Mar 2008 126,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside sliding door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 22 Mar 2007 113,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,622 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 110,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 YJO is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P277 YJO, 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 YJO is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 November 1996.

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