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P587 VHY

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,675 mi
Last recorded119,675 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,675 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Loading door: sliding door can not be opened from outside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wiper arms worn

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

Fail 26 Feb 2022 116,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Loading door: sliding door can not be opened from outside

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wiper arms worn

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Insufficient bolt fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre dated 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,262 miles

Nearside bottom ball joint securing bolt incorrect - advise correct bolt fitting

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,615 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded / blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

no anti roll bar fitted at front.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 109,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded / blowing slightly (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

no anti roll bar fitted at front.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,781 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 99,779 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 98,515 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Pass 27 May 2011 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 95,280 miles

Front brake pad linings appear to be over 50% worn

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)

Fail 27 May 2009 92,960 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 92,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 91,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,898 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 88,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 87,982 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P587 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P587 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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P587 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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