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R146 JFB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,504 mi
Last recorded186,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 186,504 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2013 182,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 167,539 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

drivers wiper blade split but still clears the windscreen effectivley

fuel tank cage rusty

n/s/f wing mirror cover loose

unable to see front pads

Fail 13 Apr 2012 167,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

drivers wiper blade split but still clears the windscreen effectivley

fuel tank cage rusty

n/s/f wing mirror cover loose

unable to see front pads

Pass 26 Apr 2011 160,261 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 149,357 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 149,357 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,662 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 138,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,561 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 120,561 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2007 107,502 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 107,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 94,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 94,540 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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R146 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R146 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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R146 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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