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V742 JAW

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 JAW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 131,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 131,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 125,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 118,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

off side front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 118,020 miles

Oil leak

off side front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 28 Feb 2009 108,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear service brake required repair or adjustment.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 108,509 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

o/s front side mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,996 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack worn

Fail 21 Mar 2008 98,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,376 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper fog lamp damage

Fail 12 Feb 2008 98,376 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 818,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,803 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 61,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V742 JAW is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V742 JAW, 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 V742 JAW registered?

V742 JAW is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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