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P117 VAE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 155,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 150,085 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 150,085 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 144,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 129,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,295 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 124,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 116,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,602 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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P117 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P117 VAE, 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 P117 VAE registered?

P117 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P117 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 VAE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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