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T261 ACW

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,496 mi
Last recorded142,496 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 ACW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 142,496 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 142,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,838 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2011 134,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2010 125,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,729 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 113,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 106,317 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 106,317 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 92,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

bonnet stay rod missing

both front mirrors cracked

both rear tyres punctured

exhaust loose between cat + centre section

n/s wiper split

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

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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T261 ACW is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,017 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 T261 ACW, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T261 ACW registered?

T261 ACW is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T261 ACW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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