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P395 BOD

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,758 mi
Last recorded131,758 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 BOD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,758 miles

Oil leak ()

foot brake poor 50%

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2017 131,758 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 2 lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

foot brake poor 50%

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 129,997 miles

Nearside Rear inner door handle in-operative

Offside Rear shock absorber has negligiable dampning effect

all four coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 129,996 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from l.s.v to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at l.s.v (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer is fouling rear axle on o/s (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear inner door handle in-operative

Offside Rear shock absorber has negligiable dampning effect

all four coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,235 miles

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

ns wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 121,775 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all seats not fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear lamp damaged

steering wheel poor condition

suspect oil leak steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2013 121,775 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all seats not fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear lamp damaged

steering wheel poor condition

suspect oil leak steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2011 115,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 115,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 110,426 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,272 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

loose body trims at nearside front and offside rear of vehicle

nearside washer jet inop

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2008 103,346 miles

stop lamp flashing on dash

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no rear wiper fitted

ns rearview mirror cracked - view not obscured

ns rearview mirrror cover insecure

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2008 103,346 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no rear wiper fitted

ns rearview mirror cracked - view not obscured

ns rearview mirrror cover insecure

slight play o/s steering rack

stop lamp flashing on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2007 98,553 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,190 miles

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

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

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

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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P395 BOD is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P395 BOD, 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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P395 BOD is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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