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P989 JWF

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 JWF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 96,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emission light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front indicator lamp covers missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s into and out of compensator (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s into and out of compensator (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,697 miles

Front Indicator lens covers missing

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Offside Rear inner side light not working

Only one rear seat fitted behind drivers seat

Power steering fluid low

Underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,986 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,986 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,754 miles

Front indicator lens covers missing

Number plates poor condition

Play in handbrake lever

Power steering fluid low

Rear o/s inner side light not working

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially some brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,275 miles

Bad surface corrosion to some rear brake pipes

Ball joint rubber dust covers poor condition

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Rear o/s inner side light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,275 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bad surface corrosion to some rear brake pipes

Ball joint rubber dust covers poor condition

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Rear o/s inner side light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,503 miles

Front indicator lenses missing

Front number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No rear seats fitted.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner side light not working.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No rear seats fitted.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner side light not working.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,628 miles

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

Power steering fluid below minimum level

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear o/s inner side light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2010 89,628 miles

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

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

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)

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

Power steering fluid below minimum level

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear o/s inner side light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2010 89,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,293 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 81,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,708 miles

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

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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P989 JWF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P989 JWF, 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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P989 JWF is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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