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R179 FHW

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 134,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 134,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 128,055 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 125,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 125,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 123,563 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 123,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 11,987 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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R179 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R179 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 R179 FHW registered?

R179 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R179 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 FHW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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