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P603 VHY

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,716 mi
Last recorded146,716 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,716 miles

Oil leak

some blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2010 139,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 139,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 132,442 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2009 132,442 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 126,602 miles

*SMALL LEAK FROM CENTRE EXHAUST BOX ADVISE ATTENSION SOON*

FRONT TYRES OF DIFFERENT SPEED FROM REARS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Fail 11 Feb 2008 126,602 miles

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

*SMALL LEAK FROM CENTRE EXHAUST BOX ADVISE ATTENSION SOON*

FRONT TYRES OF DIFFERENT SPEED FROM REARS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

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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P603 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P603 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 P603 VHY registered?

P603 VHY is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P603 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 VHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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