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W831 OEU

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,605 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 94,831 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,405 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAkE DISCS WEARING THIN

Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAkE DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 42,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,462 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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W831 OEU is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Blue 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 W831 OEU, 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 W831 OEU registered?

W831 OEU is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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