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R248 LYJ

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,066 mi
Last recorded200,066 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 200,066 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 200,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 190,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering when jacked up

wear to raised edge of front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2010 180,248 miles

n/s rear tyre 3mm o/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Oct 2009 170,857 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 170,857 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 157,999 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 24 Oct 2007 147,214 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 136,409 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 126,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 126,718 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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R248 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 121,857 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 R248 LYJ, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R248 LYJ registered?

R248 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R248 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 LYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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