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P796 UBH

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,887 mi
Last recorded165,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 UBH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,887 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 165,886 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,999 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

rear seats removed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Front tyre wearing on inside edge may be tracking.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight grease leak at o/s inner driveshaft boot

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,999 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Front tyre wearing on inside edge may be tracking.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight grease leak at o/s inner driveshaft boot

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CATALYST MISSING

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKINGS

Rear seats facing backwords

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CATALYST MISSING

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKINGS

Rear seats facing backwords

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,999 miles

mid centre seat removed , not to be used with out seat belt

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

nearside sill damaged

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front tyre cracking , recommend replace

paint damage at nearside

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,999 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

nearside sill damaged

offside front headlamp cracked

offside front tyre cracking , recommend replace

paint damage at nearside

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,999 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

cover missing from o/s headlamp bulbs

n/s/f brake pad sensor wires insecure

n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover insecure

o/s head lamp cracked

slight condensation in both headlamps

slight imbalance on front brakes

vehicle on system as 16v , incorrect

Fail 31 Oct 2007 59,999 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

cover missing from o/s headlamp bulbs

n/s/f brake pad sensor wires insecure

n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover insecure

o/s head lamp cracked

slight condensation in both headlamps

slight imbalance on front brakes

vehicle on system as 16v , incorrect

Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,999 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

unable to open both rear doors

washers n/s not working sufficiently

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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P796 UBH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P796 UBH, 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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P796 UBH is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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