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P229 HHF

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 HHF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 123,312 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 123,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 109,604 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2011 109,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are perished

offside door mirror is damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,424 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are perished

handbrake lever travel is high

offside door mirror is damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,596 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,329 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 87,329 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P229 HHF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P229 HHF, 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 P229 HHF registered?

P229 HHF is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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