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P290 VOU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,744 mi
Last recorded154,744 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 154,744 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all rear seats removed

Fail 26 Nov 2011 154,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all rear seats removed

Pass 6 Sep 2010 151,878 miles

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

front seat belt outer case broke

Fail 16 Aug 2010 151,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS WIRE LOOSE

no rear seats fitted

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

FRONT SEAT BELT OUTER CASE MISSING

Pass 2 Jul 2009 142,369 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 142,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2008 134,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 134,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 124,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 124,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 119,315 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 119,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 113,157 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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P290 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P290 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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P290 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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