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P497 YDV

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,676 mi
Last recorded75,676 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 YDV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 74,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 26 Mar 2023 73,002 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose WHEELARCH TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,040 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose WHEELARCH TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,071 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,071 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,832 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,516 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 57,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 56,095 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge.

Fail 30 May 2013 56,095 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust corroded.

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,220 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 May 2011 51,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,631 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 49,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,688 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,751 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 36,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 28,848 miles

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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P497 YDV is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 119,951 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 P497 YDV, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P497 YDV registered?

P497 YDV is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P497 YDV safe to buy?

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