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P469 VAE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

234,111 mi
Last recorded234,111 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 234,111 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 234,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 221,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 221,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

engine check light on

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 211,263 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 211,263 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine check light on

engine sump corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 204,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2008 204,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 195,927 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,516 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 95,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 188,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P469 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P469 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 P469 VAE registered?

P469 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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