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P62 NLM

1997 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,129 mi
Last recorded224,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 NLM
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 224,129 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 224,123 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pipe no n/s underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel insecure inner wheel arch fouling against driveshaft (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 215,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 215,620 miles

Power steering component leaking coming from n/s/f pipe , also power steering reservoir wet alround (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 209,128 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 209,128 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 203,997 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 198,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 194,819 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 194,819 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 189,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 189,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 177,801 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 177,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 165,155 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 165,155 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,352 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 157,328 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 143,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 134,753 miles

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

both outersills slightly damaged

compensator becoming stiff

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside rear number plate light dim

oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod end

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 120,930 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

compensator becoming stiff

footbrake travel requires attention soon

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,301 miles

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

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

offside rear brake back plate slighty damp

oil leak around engine

Fail 17 Mar 2008 107,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak around engine

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

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

offside rear brake back plate slighty damp

Pass 19 Mar 2007 97,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 85,901 miles

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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P62 NLM is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P62 NLM, 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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P62 NLM is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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