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R232 CHT

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

255,178 mi
Last recorded255,178 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 255,178 miles

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 255,178 miles

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 253,443 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front tie rod

slight wear on offside front inner Tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,196 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2017 251,930 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) from load sensing valve to offside rear flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 245,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 243,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 238,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2012 235,395 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 230,723 miles

n/s headlight damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 225,128 miles

n/s headlight cracked--o/s/f seatbelt buckell damaged

Pass 5 May 2009 220,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear n/plate in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2008 217,458 miles

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)

n/s headlight cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 209,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 207,215 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 207,210 miles

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

Both number plate lamps dim

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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R232 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R232 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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R232 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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