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Y987 XGN

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 XGN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014

Nearside Inner Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front number plate damaged.

middle seat of middle row missing at time of test.

n/s/f flexy brake hose starting to crack.

o/s seat of rear row missing at time of test.

o/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire damaged.

oil filler cap missing.

slight exhaust blow on catalyst.

Fail 8 Apr 2014

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

slight exhaust blow on catalyst.

oil filler cap missing.

Nearside Inner Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front number plate damaged.

middle seat of middle row missing at time of test.

n/s/f flexy brake hose starting to crack.

o/s seat of rear row missing at time of test.

o/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread low and wall cut - not to cords.

oil filler cap missing from filler neck.

Fail 9 Apr 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread low and wall cut - not to cords.

oil filler cap missing from filler neck.

oil level below "min" (topped up)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,330 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,330 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 69,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r inner part of reflector damaged.

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking.

o/s/f tyre crac king and wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 May 2010 63,328 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 63,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 60,812 miles

fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

nearside and offside rear and o/s/f tyre walls cracking.

Fail 18 May 2009 60,806 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

nearside and offside rear and o/s/f tyre walls cracking.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,363 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,629 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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Y987 XGN is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y987 XGN, 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 Y987 XGN registered?

Y987 XGN is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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