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W598 LCF

2000 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,202 mi
Last recorded158,202 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 LCF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 158,202 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2012 158,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 149,692 miles

nearside front mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2011 149,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 136,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 130,705 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 130,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 122,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 108,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 88,303 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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W598 LCF is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W598 LCF, 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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W598 LCF is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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