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P602 VHY

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,517 mi
Last recorded156,517 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 156,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 156,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s inner cv gator missing

very bad oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 149,693 miles

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

engine coolant warning light on

exhaust corroding

front flexi brake hoses slightly twisted

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars & cracking

oil leak on engine/transmission

power steering pipe repaired(no leaks)

slight play steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2008 149,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

engine coolant warning light on

front flexi brake hoses slightly twisted

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars & cracking

oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2007 142,777 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 142,777 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.Slight interaction o/s/r lights †2.Oil leak on engine/transmission †3.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †4.n/s/f tyre wearing on edges,close to treadbars & cracking †5.Slight play in steering rack

6.Rear beam axle mounting bushes starting to unbond †7.Rear tyres cracking †8.o/s/r door handle broken(outside) †9.Brake & fuel pipes not checked above covers

Pass 30 Jun 2006 135,475 miles

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

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

oil leak

osf mirror head damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2006 135,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

osf mirror head damaged

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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P602 VHY 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 P602 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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P602 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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