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T597 VHW

1999 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,488 mi
Last recorded159,488 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ulysse96,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 159,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 159,488 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 150,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 127,661 miles

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

speedometer not illuminated

unable to fully check nearside centre seat belt locking device due to no seat fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2006 127,661 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside headlamp main beam aim to high

speedometer not illuminated

unable to check nearside rear seat belt locking device due to no seat fitted

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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T597 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 96,275 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 T597 VHW, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T597 VHW registered?

T597 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T597 VHW safe to buy?

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