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P824 DCJ

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 DCJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 151,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 151,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 137,690 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 125,779 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 106,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 106,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,785 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 97,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,738 miles

CENTRE CENTRE SEAT HAS CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

CENTRE CENTRE SEAT HAS CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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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P824 DCJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P824 DCJ, 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 P824 DCJ registered?

P824 DCJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P824 DCJ safe to buy?

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