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P139 OVW

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,632 mi
Last recorded171,632 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 OVW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 171,632 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 171,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

rear exhaust mount bracket missing but not effecting hanging

Pass 5 Jan 2012 157,340 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 157,340 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 151,446 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 151,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 146,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 146,475 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 139,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 132,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 120,778 miles

brake warning light flashing

vehicle presented with o/s rear most seat in stowed position

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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P139 OVW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P139 OVW, 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 P139 OVW registered?

P139 OVW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P139 OVW safe to buy?

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