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V881 GHY

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 GHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 88,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,287 miles

Central Rear w/wiper worn/split.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear w/wiper worn/split.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,934 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND NO MOVEMENT. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,934 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND NO MOVEMENT. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 82,204 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,275 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,189 miles

slight bind on n/s front brake

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear door wont open from outside

Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,083 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear door wont open from outside

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,454 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,454 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,227 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 546,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,681 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 45,681 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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V881 GHY is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V881 GHY, 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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V881 GHY is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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