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P563 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,305 mi
Last recorded156,305 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,305 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle insecure under car (2.3.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights bring stop lights on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Front headlight cracked and indicator lense missing

Offside Front indicator lense missing

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear unable to check side lights as brake lights opperate when side lights on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

loose wiring at front of sump needs attention

Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,511 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 150,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between cat and front pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 147,808 miles

Offside front tyre sidewalls cracked.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 147,803 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Catalytic convertor collapsed.

Offside front tyre sidewalls cracked.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 145,101 miles

both rear coil springs advanced corrosion.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 145,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs advanced corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 140,592 miles

nearside passenger door rear cannot be opened from outside

Fail 23 Nov 2012 140,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine overheating

Nearside mirror glass missing

Nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 1 Sep 2012 138,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

a non obligatory mirror missing (nearside)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 138,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

a non obligatory mirror missing (nearside)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 110,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 101,949 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 99,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 99,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,123 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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P563 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P563 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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P563 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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