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S476 LJB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

242,365 mi
Last recorded242,365 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 242,365 miles

advise coolant leak at time of test

advise movement detetected to both front steering arms at time of test ( although wear evident movement is not deemed excessive )

advise slight deteriation to end tailpipe rear exhaust silencer at time of test

advise slight deteriation to nearside front wiperblade at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2010

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009
Fail 5 Oct 2009

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 221,022 miles

advise play detected in steering rack and feeling "notchy" at time of test ( not deemed over excessive )

advise security of nearside front headlight at time of test ( inner clip loose )

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 60ft )

Pass 5 Oct 2007 218,507 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

rattle from engine.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 218,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rattle from engine.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 96,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 96,816 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 9,047 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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S476 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S476 LJB, 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 S476 LJB registered?

S476 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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