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V232 FPD

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

276,970 mi
Last recorded276,970 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 FPD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 276,970 miles

engine oil level low

offside rear door can not be opened from outside

Fail 23 Feb 2011 276,962 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine oil level low

offside rear door can not be opened from outside

Pass 26 Feb 2010 264,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 264,883 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 252,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bad conection on dipped bulb

engine smoking (white)

spare tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2009 252,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

spare tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2008 252,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2006 239,564 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 239,508 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V232 FPD is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V232 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 V232 FPD registered?

V232 FPD is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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