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P539 YCU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 YCU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,999 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake limit valve slow to move

Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake limit valve slow to move

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,999 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of inspection.

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape. Spare tyre worn.

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

O/s/f fog light n/w.

O/s/r reflector damaged.

Slight play in both front steering rack inner joints.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,999 miles

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

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

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of inspection.

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape. Spare tyre worn.

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

O/s/f fog light n/w.

O/s/r reflector damaged.

O/s/r reverse light n/w.

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

Slight play in both front steering rack inner joints.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,999 miles

3 seats not fitted

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

all brake hose ferrules deteriorated

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 12 Feb 2008 102,999 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 102,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 102,999 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/s/f fog lamp n/w.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,999 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f fog lamp n/w.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 102,999 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YCU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P539 YCU, 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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P539 YCU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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