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W243 NHU

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer dial glass missing. (6.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 195,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 188,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 176,702 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 176,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 172,426 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight distortion to offside front lower sill

Fail 28 Jan 2010 172,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight distortion to offside front lower sill

Pass 16 Jan 2009 164,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 164,537 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

auxillary belt pulley detached from mount

power steering pipe slightly chafed on driveshaft o/s

Pass 19 Nov 2007 151,269 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 139,673 miles

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

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

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Pass 24 Aug 2006 139,673 miles

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

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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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W243 NHU is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 105,779 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 W243 NHU, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W243 NHU registered?

W243 NHU is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W243 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 NHU 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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