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R158 BPU

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BPU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 May 2023

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength r/o/s and r/n/s crossmember at chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing insecure , but not likely to fall from the vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022

Emissions not tested Due too exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe / centre section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification Door mirror has sharp edges from a modification to secure it (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure Base insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Securing bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing insecure , but not likely to fall from the vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 226,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 225,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general metal fatigue through out been welded and blacked before check wax oil grease in future

Fail 6 Mar 2020 225,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjuster not working to set correct (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general metal fatigue through out been welded and blacked before check wax oil grease in future

Pass 8 Mar 2019 223,251 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY RISTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT AS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH REAR INNER BACK ARCHES HAVE BEEN CHOPPED OUT WAX OIL GREASE ALL DRY RUSTY AREAS INNER SILLS FLOOR CHASSI (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 223,251 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY RISTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT AS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH REAR INNER BACK ARCHES HAVE BEEN CHOPPED OUT WAX OIL GREASE ALL DRY RUSTY AREAS INNER SILLS FLOOR CHASSI (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 221,181 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 221,181 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 219,237 miles

Nearside Rear Outer registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 216,203 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 212,722 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT TEL ROSSI 01246/851090/2

Fail 7 Mar 2015 212,722 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT TEL ROSSI 01246/851090/2

Fail 10 Mar 2014 208,970 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SATY SLIGHT RUST REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT

Pass 10 Mar 2014 208,970 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SATY SLIGHT RUST REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ THROUGH OUT

Pass 26 Mar 2013 204,714 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry on chassis ,body.fuel pipes and brake pipes needs wax oil

Fail 25 Mar 2013 204,708 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 13 Mar 2012 199,873 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 199,873 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 194,927 miles

Oil leak

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 194,927 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 189,417 miles

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

sills floor chassi very dry rusty advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Fail 8 Mar 2010 189,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

sills floor chassi very dry rusty advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Pass 6 Apr 2009
Fail 3 Apr 2009

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak.

handbrake travel borderline.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 176,949 miles

corrosion on front subframe borderline in places.

offside front bottom ball joints boot split .

offside front inner disc slightly pitted.

play in steering rack .

sparee wheel flat

Fail 2 Jan 2008 176,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on front subframe borderline in paces .

offside front inner disc slightly pitted .

spare wheel flat .

Pass 5 Oct 2006 172,139 miles

corrosion on front cross member .

play in steering rack borderline .

slight play in nearside track rod end .

stone chips in both front headlamps.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 172,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front cross member .

crack in both headlamps borderline .

play in steering rack borderline .

Fail 3 Oct 2006 172,106 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R158 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 R158 BPU, 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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R158 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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