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N851 VFJ

1996 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,695 mi
Last recorded131,695 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S127,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 131,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 129,329 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 129,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 126,293 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 126,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 120,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 120,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 117,192 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 117,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 107,981 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 91,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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N851 VFJ is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 127,666 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N851 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N851 VFJ registered?

N851 VFJ is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N851 VFJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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