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PBZ 5871

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 5871
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,932 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,360 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,837 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,837 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,264 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 78,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,651 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,104 miles

Oil leak

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 17 Feb 2011 74,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,716 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,364 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,795 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 68,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 56,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PBZ 5871 is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel 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 PBZ 5871, 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 PBZ 5871 registered?

PBZ 5871 is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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