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R198 NCF

1998 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,253 mi
Last recorded58,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,717 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,715 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 51,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,667 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,932 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,981 miles

crack in front number plate

slight discolour on rear number plate

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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R198 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R198 NCF, 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 R198 NCF registered?

R198 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R198 NCF safe to buy?

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