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P402 BBC

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,048 mi
Last recorded122,048 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 BBC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 122,048 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 122,048 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,035 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2010 103,412 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

lower gearbox stabiliser mounting perished

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

offside front seatbelt buckle casing loose

slight leak from steering rack pinion

unable to open tailgate

Fail 18 Jul 2010 103,412 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

lower gearbox stabiliser mounting perished

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

nearside track rod end gaitor split

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

offside front seatbelt buckle casing loose

slight leak from steering rack pinion

unable to open tailgate

Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,518 miles

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

nearside front seat belt buckle cover damaged

offside front seat belt buckel cover damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 97,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front seat belt buckle cover damaged

offside front seat belt buckel cover damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2008 90,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

disc pads cannot be seen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

seat belt plastic covers poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,703 miles

disc pads cannot be seen

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

seat belt plastic covers poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2007 83,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,490 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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P402 BBC is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P402 BBC, 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 P402 BBC registered?

P402 BBC is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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