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P398 LKW

1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,109 mi
Last recorded144,109 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S117,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 LKW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 144,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 144,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 135,061 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 135,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 126,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 126,282 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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P398 LKW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 117,737 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 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P398 LKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P398 LKW registered?

P398 LKW is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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