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J8 JTF

2001 Fiat Scudo

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 JTF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021

engine covers fitted

lower engine mounting deteriorating

nsr trailing arm front bush deterioraritng

oil leak

slight leak on exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2021

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nsf (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns an dos (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

lower engine mounting deteriorating

nsr trailing arm front bush deteriorating

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight leak on exhuast

Pass 22 May 2019
Fail 10 May 2019

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 71,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended mounting bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch liner (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 4 Jan 2017

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Nov 2015

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 139,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 139,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 112,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 88,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,219 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 67,219 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,614 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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J8 JTF is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 JTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 JTF is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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