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R129 JFB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,481 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,752 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 74,163 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,163 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,650 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 68,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 63,152 miles

n/s/rear tyre slight wear on edge

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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R129 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R129 JFB, 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 R129 JFB registered?

R129 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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