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R251 CHE

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 CHE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,985 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS DEFECTIVE-FOUND DURING TEST /REALIGNING HEADLIGHT AIM

Fail 7 Dec 2015 97,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized VERY POOR CONDITION (3.6.E.3)

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS DEFECTIVE-FOUND DURING TEST /REALIGNING HEADLIGHT AIM

Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,721 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 67,788 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 67,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 63,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,518 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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R251 CHE is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R251 CHE, 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 R251 CHE registered?

R251 CHE is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R251 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 CHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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