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R208 EAH

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 EAH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 99,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,413 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox/clutch noisey

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,398 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,283 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 69,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 51,325 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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R208 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R208 EAH, 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 R208 EAH registered?

R208 EAH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R208 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 EAH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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