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P119 VAE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,272 mi
Last recorded177,272 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 177,272 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 177,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 175,702 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Near side wiper arm slightly insecure.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front seat belt stalk surround missing.

Off side side door outer handle lose.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind off side rear wheel.

Slight play in steering rack.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Fail 16 May 2012 175,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn low + heavely corroded.

Near side wiper arm slightly insecure.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front seat belt stalk surround missing.

Off side side door outer handle lose.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind off side rear wheel.

Slight play in steering rack.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 158,583 miles

front discs poor

front pads apear low

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Nov 2010 158,580 miles

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

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

front discs poor

front pads apear low

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2009 149,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front seat belt catch trim cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 142,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Sep 2007 130,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 119,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 119,897 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 119,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P119 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P119 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 P119 VAE registered?

P119 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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