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P398 MTU

1996 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,467 mi
Last recorded159,467 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Scudo136,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 MTU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 159,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking/uneven wear

Fail 13 Mar 2012 159,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking/uneven wear

Pass 15 Mar 2011 157,214 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise condition of wiper arms

Pass 17 Mar 2010 154,151 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

spare wheel wrong size

Fail 11 Mar 2010 154,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 149,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 149,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 145,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 145,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 138,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 138,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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P398 MTU is a 1996 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P398 MTU, 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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What year was P398 MTU registered?

P398 MTU is a 1996 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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