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R240 CHT

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,374 mi
Last recorded105,374 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,374 miles

Engine requires to be serviced.

service brake and hand brake on legal limit.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f subframe mounting point repaired but a layer of protective coating not allowing a full ispection

Fail 23 Oct 2014 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f subfrme mounting point repaired but has a layer of protective coating not allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2014 102,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,537 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Oct 2013 101,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,925 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 95,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 93,620 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2004 119,660 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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R240 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R240 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 R240 CHT registered?

R240 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R240 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 CHT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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