Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Fiat Ulysse?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Fiat Ulysse?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Fiat Ulysse?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1995 Fiat Ulysse vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1995 Fiat Ulysse reliable?

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles, the 1995 Fiat Ulysse has a first-time MOT pass rate of 64.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Fiat Ulysse?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Fiat Ulysse are: Oil leak (86.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (43.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Fiat Ulysse?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Ulysse (1995)

174 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64.4% first-time pass rate

1995 Fiat Ulysse

CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 1995 Fiat Ulysse. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1995 Fiat Ulysse is a genuinely unreliable proposition: only 64.4% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during testing. Petrol examples fare no better at 63% pass rate, suggesting the problem is fundamental to the model rather than fuel type.

At 124,000 miles on average, these Ulysses have done substantial mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 2.71 failures and 7.8 advisories per test — a heavy maintenance burden. If you're considering one, budget for serious repair costs and have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly before purchase, as the data indicates systemic structural or mechanical weaknesses across the model.

We have limited data for the 1995 Fiat Ulysse — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

64.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

24.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.71

Over 7.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

116k

Middle half: 97k–140k

For context

These stats describe 174 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 174 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 86.5%

Oil leak · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Tyre wear 43.2%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 29%

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 15.6%

Offside Stop lamp not working · Nearside Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Before you buy a 1995 Fiat Ulysse

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (61%)	107	63%	2.92
Diesel (38%)	66	66.6%	2.39

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Fiat Ulysse vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

116,367

typical

97,459

low mileage

140,035

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Fiat Ulysse vehicles fall between 97,459 and 140,035 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 97,459 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 97,459–140,035 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Fiat Ulysses sit.

⚠ Over 189,047 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.71

Avg failures per vehicle

7.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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