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P243 SPV

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,351 mi
Last recorded125,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 SPV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 117,600 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 117,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 112,724 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 112,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 106,442 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 99,110 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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P243 SPV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P243 SPV, 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 P243 SPV registered?

P243 SPV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P243 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 SPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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