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R183 AJN

1997 Fiat Scudo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,183 mi
Last recorded97,183 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 AJN
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 97,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,106 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front brake discs corroded

offside of front subframe bracket not bolted to subframe

offside of steering rack has slight play to inner track rod joint

slight freeplay felt on brake pedal

Fail 8 Nov 2012 78,775 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front brake discs corroded

offside of front subframe bracket not bolted to subframe

offside of steering rack has slight play to inner track rod joint

slight freeplay felt on brake pedal

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,571 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,544 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,851 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,931 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 47,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 42,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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R183 AJN is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R183 AJN, 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 R183 AJN registered?

R183 AJN is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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