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P838 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,981 mi
Last recorded96,981 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,597 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 94,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 82,263 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear seat belts not tested no rear seats

Pass 25 May 2006 79,777 miles

Both front brake discs corroding on outer edges

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P838 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P838 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 P838 WHU registered?

P838 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P838 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 WHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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