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P601 OWW

1996 Fiat Ulysse

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

173,670 mi
Last recorded173,670 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 OWW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2012 173,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag warning light on

offside headlamp lens cracked

oil leaks on engine

Pass 17 Apr 2012 173,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag warning light on

offside headlamp lens cracked

oil leaks on engine

Pass 3 May 2011 162,298 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 May 2011 162,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 May 2010 165,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2010 165,963 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 145,975 miles

both front flasher lenses slightly damaged

o/s headlamp lense badly cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 143,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 143,298 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s headlamp lense broken ok at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2007 136,189 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 136,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 124,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 124,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 116,895 miles

off side headlamp beam slightly poor

Fail 30 Jul 2005 116,888 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front indicators lens holed

sterring rack knocle slighly play

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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P601 OWW is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P601 OWW, 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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P601 OWW is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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