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R139 JFB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,794 miles

Bith sliding doors exterior handles inoperative

Drivers seat cushion torn

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,665 miles

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Unable to open both side sliding doors from the outside

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,952 miles

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Oil leak

off side sliding door handle broken

Fail 25 Sep 2012 102,919 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Off side sliding door handle broken

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,900 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 100,900 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 84,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,611 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 74,694 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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R139 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R139 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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R139 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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