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P108 UMW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 UMW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,236 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 123,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in poor condition (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in poor condition (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,387 miles

Oil leak

advise front suspension components are corroded

advise o/s mirror is repaired with tape

advise rear suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,086 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front brake disk corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,076 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front brake disk corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,900 miles

o/s front c/v boot damp

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s front c/v boot damp

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 97,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,809 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,726 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise condition of rear number plate

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,856 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 76,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,469 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,451 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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P108 UMW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P108 UMW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P108 UMW registered?

P108 UMW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P108 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 UMW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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