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P542 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,474 mi
Last recorded126,474 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,474 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust secure

offside front outer suspension ball joint worn but not considered excessive

offside front tyre well worn on inside edge of tread

offside rear tyre showing surface cracking to outer sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2011 126,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust mounting fractured but still consider exhaust secure

offside front outer suspension ball joint worn but not considered excessive

offside front tyre well worn on inside edge of tread

offside rear tyre showing surface cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,675 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight cracking in sidewall of o/s/r tyre.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 122,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight cracking in sidewall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 118,937 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 114,320 miles

Slight cracking in walls of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 109,776 miles

offside rear parking brake cable protective casing deteriorated

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Sep 2007 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear parking brake cable protective casing deteriorated

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Sep 2006 102,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,901 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 95,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P542 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P542 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 P542 WHU registered?

P542 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P542 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 WHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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