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R174 BJV

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 BJV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 139,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged bleed off pipes (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,688 miles

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

O/S wiper blade beginning to split.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,956 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 136,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 135,953 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,910 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 133,366 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 130,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 128,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2005 126,107 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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R174 BJV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,999 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 R174 BJV, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R174 BJV registered?

R174 BJV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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