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V398 LWY

2000 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Scudo105,779 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 LWY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front cross menber corrided

Pass 24 Jan 2013 193,343 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 193,332 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 190,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 186,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009
Fail 31 Dec 2008

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 168,344 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 168,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 161,124 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 161,123 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 148,150 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 147,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust leaks slightly and is heavily corroded

power steering notchy at idle speed

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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V398 LWY is a 2000 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V398 LWY, 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 V398 LWY registered?

V398 LWY is a 2000 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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