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R124 JDE

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,166 mi
Last recorded155,166 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 JDE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 147,793 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 147,793 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 142,889 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 142,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 138,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 125,121 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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R124 JDE is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R124 JDE, 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 R124 JDE registered?

R124 JDE is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R124 JDE safe to buy?

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