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P539 LHL

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,206 mi
Last recorded193,206 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 LHL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 193,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 186,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 178,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 171,912 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 165,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 158,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 151,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,084 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 143,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,781 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,290 miles

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,000 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 92,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,787 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck rubbers splitting

wipers smear

Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,708 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 62,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,857 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 44,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,146 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 35,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brakes starting to drag

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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P539 LHL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P539 LHL, 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 P539 LHL registered?

P539 LHL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P539 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 LHL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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