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P261 VOU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,667 mi
Last recorded210,667 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 210,667 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

44 % rear brake imbalance

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal hard to operate

damage to most body panels

engine light on dash

rear seats in stowed possitions

Pass 2 Nov 2011 198,573 miles

damage to all body panels

engine light on dash

engine oil leak

glasses on both front fog lamps broken

nearside headlamp slightly dull

Fail 28 Oct 2011 198,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to all body panels

engine light on dash

engine oil leak

front nearside wheel is a steel wheel

glasses on both front fog lamps broken

nearside headlamp slightly dull

spare tyre damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 184,849 miles

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

advise all of car body work knocked and rusty

advise both front fog lamp lens broken

advise engine warning lights on

advise front offside brake hose slight crack on outter of hose

advise rear nearside tailgate lamp not working

rear brakes noisey

Fail 27 Oct 2010 184,842 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

advise all of car body work knocked and rusty

advise both front fog lamp lens broken

advise engine warning lights on

advise front offside brake hose slight crack on outter of hose

advise rear nearside tailgate lamp not working

rear brakes noisey

Pass 29 Oct 2009 171,161 miles

advise both rear tyres 3 mm depth

advise engine mangerment and engine stop warning light on in dash

advise front nearside fog lamp lens broken

Fail 28 Oct 2009 171,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

advise both rear tyres 3 mm depth

advise engine mangerment and engine stop warning light on in dash

advise exhaust system rusty

advise front nearside fog lamp lens broken

Pass 4 Nov 2008 156,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 156,788 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 143,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 129,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 129,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P261 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey 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 P261 VOU, 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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P261 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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