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P476 VAE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,625 mi
Last recorded157,625 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 157,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 155,868 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 155,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 154,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 150,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 145,527 miles

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 29 Dec 2009 145,527 miles

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 13 Dec 2008 143,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 143,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 143,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 132,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 123,188 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 123,187 miles

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

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

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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P476 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P476 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P476 VAE registered?

P476 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P476 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P476 VAE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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