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P290 EST

1996 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Scudo136,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 EST
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 115,282 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,979 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,957 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

towbar mounting area corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,168 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,724 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 104,559 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 104,559 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 101,264 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 101,253 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 98,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 93,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 88,917 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sump plug leaking oil

Fail 10 May 2007 88,917 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,188 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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P290 EST is a 1996 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 136,550 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 P290 EST, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P290 EST is a 1996 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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