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T579 OUJ

1999 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 OUJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine mounting worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine mounting worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,354 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage partially siezed.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust blow at centre section.

Exhaust blow at down pipe area.

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 125,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage partially siezed.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust blow at centre section.

Exhaust blow at down pipe area.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 122,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 116,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,380 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 103,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,097 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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T579 OUJ is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T579 OUJ, 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 T579 OUJ registered?

T579 OUJ is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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