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R228 CHT

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,685 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolaqnt light on

osr corner bumper missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 91,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coolaqnt light on

osr corner bumper missing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 144,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 144,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 135,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,355 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 131,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 125,946 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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R228 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R228 CHT, 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 R228 CHT registered?

R228 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R228 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 CHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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