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P459 VAE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,843 mi
Last recorded164,843 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 164,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 150,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 143,018 miles

2 rear seats not fitted

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 143,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 rear seats not fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 131,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 131,200 miles

Front 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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P459 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P459 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 P459 VAE registered?

P459 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P459 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P459 VAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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