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T389 VTC

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,773 mi
Last recorded123,773 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 123,773 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 123,773 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 112,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,584 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 92,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,270 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 88,270 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake discs

o/s front tyre worn to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2006 83,232 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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T389 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T389 VTC, 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 T389 VTC registered?

T389 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T389 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T389 VTC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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