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P308 UCL

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,129 mi
Last recorded136,129 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 UCL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,129 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 136,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 132,690 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 132,662 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f brake hose has slight cut,but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,375 miles

slight brake bind

Fail 29 Jul 2010 126,375 miles

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

slight brake bind

Pass 26 Jun 2009 125,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,115 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,115 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 102,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 93,586 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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P308 UCL is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel 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 P308 UCL, 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 P308 UCL registered?

P308 UCL is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 July 1997.

Is P308 UCL safe to buy?

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