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W498 PHU

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 PHU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013

no mileage reading

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2013

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

no mileage reading

Pass 26 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

no mileage reading

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 117,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disks worn

O/S/Mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 103,407 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 103,398 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 95,494 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 95,471 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,839 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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W498 PHU is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W498 PHU, 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 W498 PHU registered?

W498 PHU is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W498 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 PHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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