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P887 WHU

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,396 mi
Last recorded174,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 174,396 miles

n/s/r foot brake reading low on brake meter

o/s/f brake slighty binding

Fail 13 Jan 2011 174,390 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake balance out

n/s/f tyre heavily cuts outer wall

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged taped over

o/s/r lens damaged at bottom

rear wiper blade u/s

stone chips front screen

Fail 11 Jan 2011 174,379 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake balance out

n/s/f tyre heavily cuts outer wall

o/s/f door mirror casing damaged taped over

o/s/r lens damaged at bottom

rear wiper blade u/s

stone chips front screen

Pass 18 Dec 2009 153,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 153,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 138,919 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 138,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ALMOST WORN OUT

Pass 13 Dec 2007 124,680 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f headlight cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2006 112,380 miles

near side head light glass cracked aim o/k

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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P887 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P887 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 P887 WHU registered?

P887 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P887 WHU safe to buy?

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