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P598 ORJ

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 ORJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 166,128 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 166,128 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 161,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 161,898 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 157,684 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 157,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 153,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

door cards removed

Fail 6 Jul 2013 153,370 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 148,310 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate slighty deterated

Fail 9 Jul 2011 14,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seat missing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seat missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,185 miles

Airbag warning light is indicating a fault.

Coolant leak

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 139,185 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Airbag warning light is indicating a fault.

Coolant leak

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear doors will not open from outside

Fail 13 Jul 2009 129,019 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear doors will not open from outside

Pass 15 Jul 2008 121,956 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 121,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Alternator drive belt broke on test.

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 108,289 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 90,668 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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P598 ORJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel 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 P598 ORJ, 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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P598 ORJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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