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P233 HMS

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 HMS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,005 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 115,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 107,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,524 miles

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

unable to fully check metal brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,410 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

unable to fully check metal brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,806 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s steering rack boot twisted

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

car overheating

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s steering rack boot twisted

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,922 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 71,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,815 miles

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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P233 HMS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P233 HMS, 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 P233 HMS registered?

P233 HMS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is P233 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 HMS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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