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P148 VCK

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,063 mi
Last recorded216,063 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 VCK
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 216,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2011 215,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 192,578 miles

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

nearside front flexy perished

offside front flexy perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 166,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front indicator lense missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 135,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2008 135,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 113,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2007 113,244 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 98,412 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 98,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P148 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P148 VCK, 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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P148 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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