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R217 WLF

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,627 mi
Last recorded225,627 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 WLF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 225,627 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 225,365 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 219,759 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 217,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 213,301 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 213,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 209,348 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Squeak on R/H/F suspension.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 207,058 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 207,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 204,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 204,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,690 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,690 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R217 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R217 WLF, 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 R217 WLF registered?

R217 WLF is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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