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P458 VAE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,849 mi
Last recorded110,849 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 110,849 miles

o/s/r outer door handle broken but working

Fail 10 Aug 2007 110,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/r outer door handle broken but working

Pass 4 Aug 2006 95,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 95,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P458 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P458 VAE, 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 P458 VAE registered?

P458 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P458 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 VAE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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