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P589 XKS

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 XKS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 89,448 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 89,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

auxiliary belt perished

both outer sills damaged

brake level low

ns washer blocked?

oil leak

osr brake pipe corroded

play steering rack

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable corroded not excessive

nearside rear foot brake slow on increase

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front indicator lenz incomplete,no jagged edges.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit,inner & outer bands worn

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2006 78,559 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

hand brake cable corroded

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front indicator lenz incomplete ,no jagged edges.

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2005 71,076 miles

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

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

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

rear brake load sensing valve corroded

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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P589 XKS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P589 XKS, 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 P589 XKS registered?

P589 XKS is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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