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P540 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 136,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to both door mirrors

f/n/s seat belt clip cover missing

f/o/s indicator lense cover missing

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 28 Apr 2012 136,012 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to both door mirrors

f/n/s seat belt clip cover missing

f/o/s indicator lense cover missing

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 2 Nov 2010 127,055 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs worn

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm & worn on inner edge

f/o/s indicator cover missing

n/s wiper blade split

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 28 Oct 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs worn

cannot read mileage

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm & worn on inner edge

f/o/s indicator cover missing

n/s wiper blade split

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,095 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to both door mirrors

f/o/s indicator lense cover missing

Fail 21 Aug 2009 118,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to both door mirrors

f/o/s indicator lense cover missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 110,805 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 110,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2006 95,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 95,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P540 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P540 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.

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What year was P540 WHU registered?

P540 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P540 WHU safe to buy?

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