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W297 PDL

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 PDL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,312 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,231 miles

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,098 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,777 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,858 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

left hand mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,640 miles

Slight play nearside steering arm.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight play nearside steering arm.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side wiper slightly split

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 29,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side wiper slightly split

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low and discs lipped o/s rack has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2007 4,653 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

nb rear seats not fitted at time of test

near side front tyre valve slightly damaged

near side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat

off side front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Feb 2007 4,653 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

nb rear seats not fitted at time of test

near side front tyre valve slightly damaged

near side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat

off side front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,177 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 48,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W297 PDL is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 91,131 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 W297 PDL, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W297 PDL is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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