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R246 CHT

1998 Fiat Scudo

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 177,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 172,170 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 195,987 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 165,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 159,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 159,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 154,331 miles

offside door miror cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2010 154,320 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

offside door miror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2009 146,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 137,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 137,724 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,280 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CASING INSECURE

EMISSION TEST RESULT ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE

PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH

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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R246 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R246 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 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 R246 CHT registered?

R246 CHT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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