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P612 ECH

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 ECH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,904 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 126,904 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,649 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

rear lower engine mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2010 121,512 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

rear lower engine mount broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,037 miles

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

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)

n/s/f top spring mount corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,107 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2006 99,617 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2005 93,260 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 93,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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P612 ECH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P612 ECH, 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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P612 ECH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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