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W253 MJR

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,403 mi
Last recorded152,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 MJR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 152,403 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to acertain condition of front subframe due to covered with fresh under seal at sides

Fail 16 Jul 2013 152,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to acertain condition of front subframe due to covered with fresh under seal at sides

Fail 21 May 2013 152,363 miles

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 145,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 138,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 132,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 126,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 119,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,827 miles

Engine oil sump - corroded and leaking oil.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre - below 1.6mm

Pass 23 Nov 2005 104,510 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 104,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W253 MJR is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W253 MJR, 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 W253 MJR registered?

W253 MJR is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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