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P821 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

193,915 mi
Last recorded193,915 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 193,915 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 192,430 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 190,395 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OS/F & NS/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS/F & NS/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OS/R & NS/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS/R & NS/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 188,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 186,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 177,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 172,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 163,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,034 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 150,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 146,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 143,464 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 139,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 137,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 131,751 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 124,862 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 124,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 115,189 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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P821 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P821 WHU, 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 P821 WHU registered?

P821 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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