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P283 DNP

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 DNP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 177,189 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 177,141 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 169,158 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 159,441 miles

front number plate chipped

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate smudged

water leak from o/s of engine

Fail 17 Sep 2010 159,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front number plate chipped

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate smudged

water leak from o/s of engine

Fail 3 Oct 2009 149,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses perished

only two rear seats fitted in back

play in steering rack

rear number plate smudged

seat belt stork plastic trim broken

Pass 3 Oct 2009 149,914 miles

front brake hoses perished

only two rear seats fitted in back

play in steering rack

rear number plate smudged

seat belt stork plastic trim broken

Pass 10 Oct 2008 140,253 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 140,523 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front num plate chipped

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

o/s/f door mirror cover loose

rear num plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,241 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 129,155 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside track rod end boot perished

offside front seat belt twisted

slight damage to offside rear light lens

slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Oct 2006 118,821 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 118,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 105,395 miles

both front brake hoses perrished

near side rear seat not fitted

off side head lamp aim poor

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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P283 DNP is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P283 DNP, 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 P283 DNP registered?

P283 DNP is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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