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R178 FHW

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 131,289 miles

0/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

oil leak from engine area

Fail 11 May 2010 131,289 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

0/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,973 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 119,959 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 116,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 104,148 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

front and rear number plates starting to deterioate

Pass 18 Jun 2007 104,148 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

front and rear number plates starting to deterioate

Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,042 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 96,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 88,347 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 88,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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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R178 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R178 FHW, 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 R178 FHW registered?

R178 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R178 FHW safe to buy?

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