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P815 VFB

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,453 mi
Last recorded112,453 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 112,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

offside rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 12 May 2015 112,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

offside rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 16 May 2014 110,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

muddy underside

Fail 16 May 2014 110,658 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

muddy underside

Fail 15 May 2014 110,654 miles

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

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

Nearside front pad warning light wire brocken

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2014 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake pad warning light brocken

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,330 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 109,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,010 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 106,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 105,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,901 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,575 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 104,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 101,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 98,567 miles

nail in tyre

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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P815 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P815 VFB, 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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P815 VFB is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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