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R169 JFB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,791 mi
Last recorded181,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 181,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 24 Jan 2012 181,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 11 Jan 2011 171,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 167,239 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 167,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 161,412 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 144,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 144,810 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 130,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 130,483 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

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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R169 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R169 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 R169 JFB registered?

R169 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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