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P46 VHU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

143,298 mi
Last recorded143,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 VHU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2011 143,298 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 140,288 miles

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 140,278 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 137,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 137,427 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

front subframe bent

Pass 28 May 2008 131,611 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 131,611 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear light lense have cracks

chips in windscreen

front discs slightly pitted

front indicators starting to discolour slightly

n/s/f road wheel damaged

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both headlamps

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2007 126,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 119,383 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 119,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P46 VHU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P46 VHU, 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 P46 VHU registered?

P46 VHU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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