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P121 VHU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 VHU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished, replace asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shocker corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shocker corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished, replace asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,657 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 76,702 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 76,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,991 miles

o/side door mirror body damaged/cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 71,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 66,210 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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P121 VHU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,999 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 P121 VHU, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P121 VHU registered?

P121 VHU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P121 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 VHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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