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V228 FPD

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,416 mi
Last recorded99,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 FPD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,416 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,092 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake light intermitant

ns door mirror glass missing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake light intermitant

ns door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,226 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2008 61,226 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006

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 FPD is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

V228 FPD is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V228 FPD safe to buy?

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