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W479 JFB

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 53,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet inop but sufficient fluid from offside

offside rear light lense broken

Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside washer jet inop but sufficient fluid from offside

offside rear light lense broken

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 25,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 23,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W479 JFB is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W479 JFB, 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 W479 JFB registered?

W479 JFB is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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