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P703 GFY

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,940 mi
Last recorded102,940 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 GFY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,940 miles

child seat fitted to centre row, centre seat - belt not tested

engine oil leak

n/s mirror outer casing insecure

n/s wiper blade has scratched screen in past

n/s/f indicator lamp glass broken

rear engine rubber mounting weak due to oil contamination

rear row of seats not fitted so belts not tested

rear springs very rusty

slight play n/s/f steering/suspension

Fail 23 Jun 2010 102,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have abnormal wear on inner edges

child seat fitted to centre row, centre seat - belt not tested

engine oil leak

n/s mirror outer casing insecure

n/s wiper blade has scratched screen in past

n/s/f indicator lamp glass broken

rear engine rubber mounting weak due to oil contamination

rear row of seats not fitted so belts not tested

rear springs very rusty

slight play n/s/f steering/suspension

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,644 miles

scratch on wind screen

some play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2009 96,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

scratch on wind screen

some play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,108 miles

rear row of seats removed therefore unable to test seat belts

wiper arc mark on windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2008 89,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear row of seats removed therefore unable to test seat belts

wiper arc mark on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 81,955 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wiper arc mark on windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,585 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

rear number plate has slight discolouration

slight play nearside and offside rack ends

windscreen wiper blade marks on screen

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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P703 GFY is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P703 GFY, 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 P703 GFY registered?

P703 GFY is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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