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S478 LJB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,660 mi
Last recorded202,660 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 LJB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 202,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 202,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 199,320 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 199,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 195,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 191,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 188,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 184,894 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 184,894 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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S478 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S478 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 S478 LJB registered?

S478 LJB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S478 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 LJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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