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P511 TAG

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,178 mi
Last recorded170,178 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 TAG
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 170,178 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 170,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 165,118 miles

brakes a little spongy

Fail 6 Apr 2009 165,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 159,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 159,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,992 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 140,981 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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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P511 TAG is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P511 TAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P511 TAG registered?

P511 TAG is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P511 TAG safe to buy?

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