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P853 MTM

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

138,040 mi
Last recorded138,040 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 MTM
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2009 138,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front pads worn low advise pads and discs,some adjustment needed to park lever

Pass 1 Apr 2009 133,563 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Mar 2009 133,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 123,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 123,721 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil,,,front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2007 115,584 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 115,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

spare wheel flat

Fail 8 Feb 2006 109,175 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2006 109,175 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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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P853 MTM is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P853 MTM, 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 P853 MTM registered?

P853 MTM is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P853 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P853 MTM shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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