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P659 BFJ

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 BFJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,403 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 118,026 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,540 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,205 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,129 miles

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

offside rear tyre has worn edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,857 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2011 111,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,892 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 108,789 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 103,666 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 103,666 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,623 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P659 BFJ is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P659 BFJ, 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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P659 BFJ is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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