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P556 EJH

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 EJH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 148,073 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 148,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 145,950 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 145,950 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 13,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 130,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 12,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 12,728 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 119,949 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 119,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 113,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 105,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P556 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P556 EJH, 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 P556 EJH registered?

P556 EJH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P556 EJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 EJH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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