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P599 ORJ

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,686 mi
Last recorded171,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 171,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 163,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 163,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 159,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 155,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2010 155,719 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2009 152,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 152,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 147,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 143,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 138,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 125,967 miles

Rear number plate very close to not being able to be read.

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 ORJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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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What year was P599 ORJ registered?

P599 ORJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P599 ORJ safe to buy?

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