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P126 VSU

1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D143,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 VSU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 180,471 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 180,471 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 169,447 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 169,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 156,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 144,087 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 144,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo El 1.9D?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
9,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 97
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
position lamp(s) not working 63
Stop lamp not working 57
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P126 VSU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 143,924 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 El 1.9D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo El 1.9D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo El 1.9D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P126 VSU registered?

P126 VSU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P126 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 VSU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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