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T488 VTC

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,998 mi
Last recorded137,998 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 137,998 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking up

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 137,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

battery loose

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear light lens damaged and lights slight pulsing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 137,406 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

battery loose

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear light lens damaged and lights slight pulsing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 136,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 131,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 128,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 125,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 122,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 118,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 107,585 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 107,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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T488 VTC 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 78.6%.

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 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 T488 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 T488 VTC registered?

T488 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T488 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 VTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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