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P253 NKE

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,101 mi
Last recorded170,101 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 NKE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 170,101 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 14 Dec 2011 170,101 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 16 Dec 2010 162,969 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 11 Nov 2009 155,298 miles

front brakes require attention

wear in o\s\f and n\s\f lower suspension ball joints

Fail 9 Nov 2009 155,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes require attention

wear in o\s\f and n\s\f lower suspension ball joints

Pass 12 Nov 2008 154,221 miles

Front numberplate slightly deteriorated

N/s door mirror damaged

N/s rear sliding door does not open

O/s and N/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

O/s/f inner cv joint gaitor split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil mist around power steering fluid reservoir

Fail 12 Nov 2008 154,221 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front numberplate slightly deteriorated

N/s door mirror damaged

N/s rear sliding door does not open

O/s and N/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

O/s/f inner cv joint gaitor split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil mist around power steering fluid reservoir

Pass 16 Aug 2007 145,669 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 145,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate becoming discoloured

indecator switch faulty

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 11 Aug 2006 140,372 miles

Front number plate becoming discoloured

Fail 7 Aug 2006 140,372 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front number plate becoming plate discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2005 131,648 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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P253 NKE is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P253 NKE, 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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P253 NKE is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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