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V229 FPC

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,021 mi
Last recorded138,021 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 138,021 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 138,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 130,619 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 130,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,266 miles

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2010 123,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2009 115,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement and knock in o/side of steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2009 115,312 miles

slight movement and knock in o/side of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 101,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,819 miles

rear reg plate becomong deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2007 89,819 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear reg plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2006 79,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 79,338 miles

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

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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V229 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V229 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 V229 FPC registered?

V229 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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