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Y979 ONT

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,307 mi
Last recorded140,307 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 ONT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 140,307 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear engine mounting collapsed

Fail 3 Oct 2011 140,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear engine mounting collapsed

Pass 5 Jul 2010 136,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 136,048 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 130,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 130,683 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 123,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 123,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 114,749 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 114,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 105,282 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 105,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y979 ONT is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 86,276 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 Y979 ONT, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y979 ONT registered?

Y979 ONT is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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