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P138 YUF

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,379 mi
Last recorded137,379 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 YUF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 128,150 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,899 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 118,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement at fixings

slight wear in wiper arms

Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,032 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f steering arm has slight movement at fixings

slight wear in wiper arms

Pass 29 Dec 2010 106,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2009 100,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,762 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 91,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 73,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,311 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 65,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P138 YUF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P138 YUF, 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 P138 YUF registered?

P138 YUF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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