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R469 LYJ

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,950 mi
Last recorded146,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 146,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar missing and outter mounts not present,however not effecting steering or control of the vehicle notified customer (borderline pass)

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front seatbelt buckle case damaged/missing but not effecting function

slight imbalance in rear service brake

Fail 7 Jul 2010 146,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar missing and outter mounts not present,however not effecting steering or control of the vehicle notified customer (borderline pass)

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front seatbelt buckle case damaged/missing but not effecting function

slight imbalance in rear service brake

Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front grill loose

Fail 8 Jul 2009 131,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

front grill loose

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,946 miles

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

front grill insecure

fuel pipe's insecure

offside and nearside front c.v.boots cracking / perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2008 107,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

front grill insecure

fuel pipe's insecure

offside and nearside front c.v.boots cracking / perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,171 miles

Front numbeer plate poor condition

Brake pressure limiting valve linkage worn at panhard rod connection

Front indicator bulbs, lacquer faded

Headlamps generally poor, lenses internally contaminated

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Nearside headlamp load compensator inoperative. Headlamp mounting fractured

Rear brake imbalance on limit

Slight drag offside front brake

Drivers seatbelt poor condition, border line pass. Casing missing from buckle

Fail 7 Mar 2007 91,171 miles

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

Brake pressure limiting valve linkage worn at panhard rod connection

Front indicator bulbs, lacquer faded

Front numbeer plate poor condition

Headlamps generally poor, lenses internally contaminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Nearside headlamp load compensator inoperative. Headlamp mounting fractured

Rear brake imbalance on limit

Slight drag offside front brake

Drivers seatbelt poor condition, border line pass. Casing missing from buckle

Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 76,913 miles

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

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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R469 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R469 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 R469 LYJ registered?

R469 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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