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R252 CHT

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,391 mi
Last recorded197,391 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 197,391 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 179,300 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 179,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil needs topping up.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 170,128 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2009 170,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 160,241 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2.0mm

Offside rack bush has slight play

Offside rear sliding door handle missing

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Power steering rack damp

Fail 24 Nov 2008 160,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside rear tyre on 2.0mm

Offside front tyre on 1.6 mm

Offside rack bush has slight play

Offside rear sliding door handle missing

Power steering rack damp

Pass 30 Nov 2007 154,141 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 154,135 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 154,033 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PAS fluid leval on min

Pass 28 Nov 2006 146,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 141,127 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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R252 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R252 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 R252 CHT registered?

R252 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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