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P679 SFR

1996 Fiat Scudo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

242,567 mi
Last recorded242,567 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Scudo136,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 SFR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 242,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak

gear knob badly damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2013 232,903 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 232,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 226,235 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2011 220,409 miles

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

airbag lights on

n/s/f wiper arm has excessive play in it

o/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly damp

o/s/f wiper arm has excessive play in it

Fail 22 Dec 2011 220,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag lights on

coolant warning light on

n/s/f wiper arm has excessive play in it

o/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly damp

o/s/f wiper arm has excessive play in it

sump leaking oil

Pass 15 Dec 2010 214,482 miles

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

oil leak

wiper arms worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 214,482 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

oil leak

wiper arms worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 207,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxilary belt squealing

wiper arm worn on nearside

Pass 5 Jan 2009 203,761 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 203,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 192,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 192,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 180,647 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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P679 SFR is a 1996 Fiat Scudo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 136,550 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 P679 SFR, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P679 SFR is a 1996 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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