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P181 XHT

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 145,560 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

oil leaks

slight ex. leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2011 145,560 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

oil leaks

slight ex. leaks

Pass 28 May 2010 137,239 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close

oil leaks

rack & pump damp

tape on lamps

Fail 28 May 2010 137,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rack & pump damp

tape on lamps

oil leaks

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close

Pass 30 Apr 2009 128,989 miles

brake valve slightly stiff

front discs slightly worn

minor exhaust leak centre

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

offside front seatbelt slightly fluffing

oil leak

rack damp

small chips in screen

tape on both headlamps

Fail 30 Apr 2009 128,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

brake valve slightly stiff

front discs slightly worn

minor exhaust leak centre

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

offside front seatbelt slightly fluffing

oil leak

rack damp

small chips in screen

tape on both headlamps

Pass 29 May 2008 120,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

PAS system damp

nearside & offside headlamps taped

nearside inner rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working)

Fail 28 May 2008 120,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PAS system damp

n/s rear inner side lamp in/op

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2007 110,018 miles

n/s/r seat missing †small splits on o/s wiper †slight ex. leaks †tap on head lights

Fail 8 May 2007 110,018 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

n/s/r seat missing †one steel wheel fitted †small splits on o/s wiper †slight ex.leaks

Pass 17 May 2006 98,821 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seats missing seat belts not tested

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 98,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seats missing seat belts not tested

oil leak

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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P181 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P181 XHT, 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 P181 XHT registered?

P181 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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