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P599 BUD

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,858 mi
Last recorded228,858 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BUD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 228,858 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

nearside front inner wing liner missing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 195,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides steering rack tie bar inner joint has slight movement (rack end)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 195,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides steering rack tie bar inner joint has slight movement (rack end)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 187,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 179,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 163,396 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 158,739 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 158,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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P599 BUD is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P599 BUD, 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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P599 BUD is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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