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P850 SFL

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,740 mi
Last recorded189,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 SFL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 189,740 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 189,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 183,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 182,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake load valve partially siezed

nearside wiperblade split

offside side repeator taped on

offside sliding door not opening from outside

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Dec 2013 176,401 miles

n/s/r tyre worning on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Dec 2013 176,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worning on inner and outer edges

o/s side repeater lense missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 174,362 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing exhaust still surported

Pass 3 Jan 2012 167,141 miles

rear brake effort imbalance

Fail 22 Dec 2011 166,441 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake effort imbalance

Pass 5 Jan 2011 150,810 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 114,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 138,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 138,642 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 126,744 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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P850 SFL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P850 SFL, 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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P850 SFL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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