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P539 VHY

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,146 mi
Last recorded139,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,146 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Steering Inner Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,664 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 138,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

offside rear tail lamp damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2010 136,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 136,757 miles
Pass 27 May 2009

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 132,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 130,928 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 130,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 127,993 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 127,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHY 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 63.6%.

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 P539 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 P539 VHY registered?

P539 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P539 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 VHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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