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V228 FPC

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,571 mi
Last recorded152,571 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 152,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2012 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s headlight just meets min requirements (light output)

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 May 2012 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s headlight just meets min requirements (light output)

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 May 2011 141,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine/fronr brake discs corroded and worn/

Pass 10 May 2011 141,051 miles

oil leak from engine/fronr brake discs corroded and worn/

Pass 26 May 2010 135,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 135,656 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight leak from power steering hose/ light engine oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2009 129,769 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 123,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat belts not checked seats removed/engine leaking oil/ all tyres getting low cracks in side walls n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 13 May 2008 121,923 miles

rear n/s parking and service brake low [just meets min requirements]

Pass 31 May 2007 114,355 miles

chip in front screen

Fail 31 May 2007 114,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in front screen

Pass 5 Apr 2006 108,174 miles

Nearside Front 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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V228 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V228 FPC, 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 V228 FPC registered?

V228 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V228 FPC safe to buy?

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