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T278 FHY

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,021 mi
Last recorded63,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 FHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,918 miles

both front tyres scuffed

play in nearside front and offside front of steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres scuffed

play in nearside front and offside front of steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 31,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,972 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 23,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,519 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 15,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,347 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 6,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007
Fail 13 Jul 2007

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,239 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 77,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T278 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T278 FHY, 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 T278 FHY registered?

T278 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T278 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 FHY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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