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T397 VHT

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak and water leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,629 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Front dics's corroded

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 101,618 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front dics's corroded

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,808 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,808 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2010 83,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 76,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,483 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 72,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,909 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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T397 VHT is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T397 VHT, 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 T397 VHT registered?

T397 VHT is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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