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P257 JNU

1996 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Scudo136,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 JNU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,851 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,312 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,557 miles

Brake load sensing valve siezed

Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,400 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve siezed

Pass 28 May 2009 95,895 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in n/s track-rod-end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2009 95,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in n/s track-rod-end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 90,543 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 88,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P257 JNU is a 1996 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 136,550 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 Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P257 JNU, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P257 JNU registered?

P257 JNU is a 1996 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P257 JNU safe to buy?

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