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P556 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,468 mi
Last recorded175,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 175,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 175,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 163,766 miles

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

handbrake long travel

Fail 28 Jun 2012 163,549 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 142,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 131,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 123,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 116,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 107,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 97,085 miles

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 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 81.8%.

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 P556 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 P556 WHU registered?

P556 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P556 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 WHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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