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Y242 TGJ

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,890 mi
Last recorded143,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 TGJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 143,890 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp is not holding exhaust correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,308 miles

Front both steering amrs slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

engine light on dash. (this is not EML light)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,307 miles

registration plate incorrect front and rear plate have no spaces between letters and number (6.3.1a)

Front both steering amrs slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

engine light on dash. (this is not EML light)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,683 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Washers partially blocked, rear not working

Fail 21 Jan 2016 125,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Washers partially blocked, rear not working

Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,416 miles

r indicators going white

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 19 Jan 2015 121,413 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

r indicators going white

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2014 116,848 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 110,303 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,922 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 55,268 miles

Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,841 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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Y242 TGJ is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y242 TGJ, 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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Y242 TGJ is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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