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R251 CHT

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

19,405 mi
Last recorded19,405 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 19,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

both wiper arms worn

Fail 11 Dec 2018 19,405 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

both wiper arms worn

Pass 4 Jan 2018 189,785 miles

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

Nearside sill possible has body filler

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front windscreen wiper arm piviot are worn , but still secure

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Jan 2018 189,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipes missing Exhaust fumes entering the driver’s or passenger area. (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside sill possible has body filler

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front windscreen wiper arm piviot are worn , but still secure

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2017 186,560 miles

Engine smokes at idle

Front shock absorbers slightly weakend

Fuel tank support frame corroded

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

Oil/Fluid leaks

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 184,826 miles

Engine smokes at idle

Fuel tank support frame very corroded

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil/Fluid leaks

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2015 184,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Engine smokes at idle

Fuel tank support frame very corroded

Oil/Fluid leaks

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2014 179,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 179,508 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 171,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 159,258 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 143,783 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2011 143,783 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2010 127,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r position lamp lens cracked

Fail 27 May 2010 127,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r position lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,312 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 120,722 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 107,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 107,186 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 107,186 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 95,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 95,177 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 82,906 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)

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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 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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R251 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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