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P133 VSU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,025 mi
Last recorded180,025 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 VSU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 180,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 180,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 178,872 miles

Oil leak

slight play at offside steeing rack

Fail 5 Nov 2008 178,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside /// slight play at steering rack ///

Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,915 miles

offside door mirror slight crack

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2007 15,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

offside door mirror slight crack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2006 137,988 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front pads slightly worn

offside door mirror slight damsge

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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P133 VSU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P133 VSU, 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 P133 VSU registered?

P133 VSU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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