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P556 FAL

1996 Fiat Ulysse

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 FAL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

steering rack both sides inner tie rods play

Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2009 114,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,846 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 100,839 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 85,379 miles
Fail 7 May 2005 78,281 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P556 FAL is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P556 FAL, 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 P556 FAL registered?

P556 FAL is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P556 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 FAL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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