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P970 PJA

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

296,228 mi
Last recorded296,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 PJA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 296,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer cv boot has a small hole

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 291,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rack arms

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,407 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 284,380 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 277,326 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 277,321 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 271,428 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 262,086 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 255,121 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 255,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 249,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 239,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 225,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking to tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking to tread

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 225,416 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking to tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre slight cracking to tread

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 217,270 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 217,258 miles

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 204,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 192,093 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 192,030 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 181,429 miles

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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P970 PJA is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P970 PJA, 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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P970 PJA is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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