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P809 GAU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,681 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deteriation.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall

Offside Front slight bind

play in inner rack ends

Fail 18 Mar 2016 97,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall

Offside Front slight bind

play in inner rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,123 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre exhaust baffles loose & rattling

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,012 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 80,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 79,265 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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P809 GAU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P809 GAU, 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 P809 GAU registered?

P809 GAU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P809 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 GAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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