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P516 VHY

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering wheel covering deteriated

Fail 23 Feb 2021 111,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

power steering fluid low

steering wheel covering deteriated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,420 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine and gearbox wet with oil

fuel tank cradle corrosion (secure and not excessive)

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,420 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine and gearbox wet with oil

fuel tank cradle corrosion (secure and not excessive)

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,179 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe to tank damp (no droplets forming)

underside of engine damp with oil

Fail 15 Feb 2019 108,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both innerwings (1.1.11 (c))

screen zone b

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

top headlamp mountings deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,958 miles

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

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

ignition fault

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

slight play at steering column top bush

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 86,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,047 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 83,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 80,293 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,936 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,823 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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P516 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P516 VHY, 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 P516 VHY registered?

P516 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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