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P442 OVT

1996 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,205 mi
Last recorded246,205 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Scudo136,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 OVT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2010 246,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 246,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 243,325 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 243,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 239,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 234,867 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 234,867 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 231,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,444 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 22,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P442 OVT is a 1996 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P442 OVT, 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 P442 OVT registered?

P442 OVT is a 1996 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P442 OVT safe to buy?

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