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T161 VOU

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017

nearside front & nearside rear tyres slightly worn & it worn slightly uneven

nearside rear door outer door handle slightly stiff but is in working order

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 3 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front & nearside rear tyres slightly worn & it worn slightly uneven

nearside rear door outer door handle slightly stiff but is in working order

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,316 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring slightly corrded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring slightly corrded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,196 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 143,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 141,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 137,209 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 130,372 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 130,372 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 125,131 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 125,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 117,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 105,093 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

battery earth lead held on with mole grips

some seat belts not tested due to missing seats

steering rack o/s bush/ball joint worn

Fail 28 Nov 2007 105,093 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery earth lead held on with mole grips

some seat belts not tested due to missing seats

steering rack o/s bush/ball joint worn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 96,023 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 96,023 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

play in steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,360 miles

load sensor valve appears damp, no visible leaks at time of test.Road conditions wet

offside front flexi hose cracked

slight imbalance in rear service brake application

slight play in steering rack

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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T161 VOU is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,275 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 T161 VOU, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T161 VOU registered?

T161 VOU is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T161 VOU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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