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W973 JCP

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

200,473 mi
Last recorded200,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 JCP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 200,473 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 200,473 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 178,907 miles

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

osr tyre showing sign of radial cracks

Fail 12 Jan 2012 178,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osr tyre showing sign of radial cracks

Fail 10 Jan 2012 178,721 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 171,872 miles

nearside washer jet partially blocked

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 159,044 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to see front pads

near side rear tyre in very poor condition (has cracks)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 159,044 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to see front pads

near side rear tyre in very poor condition (has cracks)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,200 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 143,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 143,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 139,439 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 133,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 133,304 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 121,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2007 121,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2006 110,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2005
Fail 14 Oct 2005 99,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W973 JCP is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 86,276 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 W973 JCP, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W973 JCP is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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