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P874 LHE

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 LHE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 124,291 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,984 miles

advise n/s/f mirror cracked

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Oct 2012 99,980 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

advise n/s/f mirror cracked

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,159 miles

Both front to rear brake pipe unions at compensator starting to corrode

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 91,159 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front to rear brake pipe unions at compensator starting to corrode

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 85,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 83,451 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise ctr and rear exhaust joints rusty.

advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

advise o/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to deteriate.

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 80,352 miles

advise n/s mirror slight crack in it. †advise front pads getting low. †advise slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 72,500 miles

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

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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P874 LHE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P874 LHE, 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 P874 LHE registered?

P874 LHE is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P874 LHE safe to buy?

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