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P861 NJN

1997 Fiat Scudo

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,430 mi
Last recorded144,430 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 NJN
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 144,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 144,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 134,027 miles

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 133,745 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 133,745 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 129,362 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 123,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,682 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2010 117,682 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2009 109,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 97,901 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 97,885 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,779 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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P861 NJN is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P861 NJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P861 NJN?

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What year was P861 NJN registered?

P861 NJN is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P861 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 NJN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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