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R118 JPT

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 JPT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 159,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 143,647 miles

BOTTOM GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBER CRACKING

CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

NEAR SIDE HANDBRAKE NOT LOCKING

NEAR SIDE MIRROR SURROUND DAMAGED

Fail 13 Jul 2010 143,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

BOTTOM GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBER CRACKING

CHIP IN CENTRE OF WINDSREEN

NEAR SIDE HANDBRAKE NOT LOCKING

NEAR SIDE MIRROW SURROUND DAMEGED

Pass 8 Jan 2010 122,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

hand brake lever as slight side movment (not affecting operation)

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Jan 2010 122,949 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

hand brake lever as slight side movment (not affecting operation)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,443 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 103,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 281,484 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear brake slight bind

Fail 28 Nov 2008 281,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 9 Nov 2007 281,453 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2007 281,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 277,495 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 277,348 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 267,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 265,948 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 265,397 miles

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

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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R118 JPT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 121,857 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 R118 JPT, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R118 JPT registered?

R118 JPT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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