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P31 XCN

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,054 mi
Last recorded198,054 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 XCN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 198,054 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

drivers wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,339 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,339 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2010 190,449 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corosion on filler neck

drivers wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 185,095 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 185,095 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 182,068 miles

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

nearside rear quarter panel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2007 177,782 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 172,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 172,506 miles

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

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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P31 XCN is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P31 XCN, 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 P31 XCN registered?

P31 XCN is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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