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P539 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,093 mi
Last recorded165,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 165,093 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 158,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 158,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s wiper arm badly worn

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 152,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2010 152,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2009 144,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 134,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 123,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 110,049 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 110,044 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 May 2005 95,794 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 May 2005 95,794 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P539 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P539 WHU, 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 P539 WHU registered?

P539 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P539 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 WHU shows 12 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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