CarVerify

Free Car Check

R126 JHU

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,986 mi
Last recorded188,986 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 188,986 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure.

brake pipes around rear of vehicle coated in grease.

engine/box coated in oil.

front tyre has a design feature that makes the tyre look worn on shoulders.

n/s/f tyre has a nail in inner shoulder.

o/s/r rim slightly distorted.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 188,986 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure.

brake pipes around rear of vehicle coated in grease.

engine/box coated in oil.

front tyre has a design feature that makes the tyre look worn on shoulders.

n/s/f tyre has a nail in inner shoulder.

o/s/r rim slightly distorted.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 180,184 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bush slightly deterorated in o/s of de dion link.

cam belt cover not fitted.

engine has an oil leak.

front brake discs have some corrosion on them.

front windows have tinting film fitted.

o/s/r wheel rin has slight distortion.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 180,184 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bush slightly deterorated in o/s of de dion link.

cam belt cover not fitted.

engine has an oil leak.

front brake discs have some corrosion on them.

front windows have tinting film fitted.

o/s/r wheel rin has slight distortion.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 8 May 2007 165,698 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 165,698 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 153,715 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
Full Fiat Scudo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R126 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R126 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R126 JHU?

You can check the full history of R126 JHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R126 JHU registered?

R126 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R126 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 JHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R126 JHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R126 JHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.