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W289 TBL

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,858 mi
Last recorded107,858 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 TBL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 107,858 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 107,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,471 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges due to low tyre pressure

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,949 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 97,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 97,834 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 95,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,274 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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W289 TBL is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 91,131 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 W289 TBL, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W289 TBL registered?

W289 TBL is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W289 TBL safe to buy?

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