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T489 STA

1999 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 STA
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2011
Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,427 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 101,427 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads low,

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 98,119 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt slightly scuffed.

one windscreen washer jet blocked out of each pair.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 77,030 miles

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

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

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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T489 STA is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T489 STA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T489 STA?

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What year was T489 STA registered?

T489 STA is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T489 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 STA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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