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R483 LYJ

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,681 mi
Last recorded185,681 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2011 185,681 miles

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

offside front mirror casing broken

Pass 8 Apr 2010
Pass 27 Feb 2009 173,200 miles

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

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

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

n/s/ o/s mirror cover damg slight

slight travel on foot braker

Pass 3 Sep 2007 162,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 149,973 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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R483 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R483 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 R483 LYJ registered?

R483 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R483 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 LYJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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