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P279 CCF

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,342 mi
Last recorded119,342 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 CCF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,342 miles

OSF tyre worn on outer edge.

NSF & OSF outer cv boots perishing.

NSF bottom balljoint boot split.

NSF indicator lense missing.

OSF steel brakepipe corroded.

Steel brakepipe to limiter valve corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 119,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake limiter valve operation stiff.

NSF & OSF outer cv boots perishing.

NSF bottom balljoint boot split.

NSF indicator lense missing.

OS windscreen washers poor.

OSF steel brakepipe corroded.

OSF tyre worn on outer edge.

Steel brakepipe to limiter valve corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 113,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 107,758 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 107,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,362 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 101,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 82,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 76,160 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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P279 CCF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P279 CCF, 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 P279 CCF registered?

P279 CCF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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