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P797 UBH

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,123 mi
Last recorded176,123 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 UBH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 176,123 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW MAY NEED ATTENTION

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ON JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC OUTER CASING MISSING BUT OPERATION OK (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 175,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW MAY NEED ATTENTION

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ON JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC OUTER CASING MISSING BUT OPERATION OK (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 172,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 168,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 168,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 164,238 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 160,713 miles

rear brake imbalance

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti-roll bar not fitted

fuel tank stained

offside front wiper arm loose

steering & suspension dust covers in poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2013 160,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti-roll bar not fitted

fuel tank stained

offside front wiper arm loose

rear brake imbalance

steering & suspension dust covers in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2012 155,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

drivers seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 155,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

drivers seatbelt locking mechanism cover missing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 148,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 148,335 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 142,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 136,731 miles

windscreen damage behind interior mirror not in drivers view

Fail 26 Mar 2008 129,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 129,989 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 116,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 102,009 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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P797 UBH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P797 UBH, 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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P797 UBH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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