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P783 LSN

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 LSN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,537 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,269 miles

all brake pipes at rear have top surface rust

slight noise from o/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Apr 2012 102,268 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

all brake pipes at rear have top surface rust

slight noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,298 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts in tread

play in steering rack

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,170 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,773 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2008 61,773 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P783 LSN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P783 LSN, 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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P783 LSN is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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