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P618 NMB

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 NMB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 119,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 119,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 118,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear centre seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,236 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

aux. drive belt is deteriorated

both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

front wishbones have deteriorated bushes

o/s/f indicator lense missing

oil leaks

only two rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

slihgt leak of gasses from exhaust manifold to front pipe area

Fail 29 Apr 2010 115,236 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

aux. drive belt is deteriorated

both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

front wishbones have deteriorated bushes

o/s/f indicator lense missing

oil leaks

only two rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

slihgt leak of gasses from exhaust manifold to front pipe area

Pass 5 May 2009 111,832 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs croroded and worn

front flexies perishing

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

small blow from exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,853 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel

washers poor

Fail 15 Apr 2008 108,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel

washers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2007 104,734 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 104,734 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,588 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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P618 NMB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P618 NMB, 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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P618 NMB is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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