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VIL 7546

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,596 mi
Last recorded206,596 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 7546
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 206,596 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2010 206,596 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 199,480 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 199,351 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 190,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 190,806 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 184,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 179,147 miles

both front ball joint covers split

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre inner tread beginning to scrub

o/s/f tyre both inner and outer treads scrubbing

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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VIL 7546 is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 119,951 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 VIL 7546, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIL 7546 registered?

VIL 7546 is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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