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P835 PKJ

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,197 mi
Last recorded171,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 PKJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 171,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 171,197 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 164,100 miles

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 164,100 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 156,252 miles

O/S wiper arm pivot badly worn slightly affecting operation. Will need replacing soon.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,508 miles

O/S wiper arm pivot worn but not seriously affecting operation

Pass 2 Aug 2010 138,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 138,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 132,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 124,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 116,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 108,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 108,093 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P835 PKJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P835 PKJ, 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 P835 PKJ registered?

P835 PKJ is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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