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P249 PCA

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,160 mi
Last recorded192,160 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 PCA
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 192,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,750 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 173,426 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 173,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 173,116 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 173,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 172,997 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 172,997 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 172,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 172,660 miles

Front brake discs coroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 167,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 167,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 158,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 154,795 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 151,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 151,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 141,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 136,302 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 127,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 127,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,070 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 114,070 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P249 PCA is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P249 PCA, 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 P249 PCA registered?

P249 PCA is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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