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V278 FWS

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,896 mi
Last recorded48,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,896 miles

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

advise both front tyres low

advise offside front tie rod end slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres low

advise offside front tie rod end slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,736 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

strong advise nearside front tyre worn on edge

strong advise offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Jan 2010 39,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

strong advise nearside front tyre worn on edge

strong advise offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,661 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,088 miles

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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V278 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V278 FWS, 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 V278 FWS registered?

V278 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V278 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 FWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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