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P359 MBP

1997 Fiat Ulysse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,951 mi
Last recorded118,951 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 118,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lens and nearside front indicator have been repaired

rear seats missing

spare wheel not fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 118,943 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lens and nearside front indicator have been repaired

rear seats missing

spare wheel not fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

nearside front indicator lens missing.

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

offside rear light unit cracked and been repaired not showing white light.

part of the nearside rear sidelight not working.

slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 102,777 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

nearside front indicator lens missing.

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

offside rear light unit cracked and been repaired not showing white light.

part of the nearside rear sidelight not working.

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,236 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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P359 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P359 MBP, 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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P359 MBP is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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