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R256 HBD

1997 Fiat Scudo

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 100,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,035 miles

Excessive engine oil leaks

Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Excessive engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,305 miles

bad engine oil leaks

play in o/s steering rack

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2010 93,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

bad engine oil leaks

play in o/s steering rack

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,997 miles

Excessive oil leaks

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive oil leaks

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,326 miles

Noise from o/s/f suspension

Fail 22 May 2008 85,166 miles

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

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

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

Noise from o/s/f suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,038 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 81,038 miles

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

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

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

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

N/s reverse light inoperative

Slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Spare wheel carrier damaged

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

Washer jets misalighned

Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,579 miles

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

Oil leaks from engine

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

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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R256 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R256 HBD, 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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R256 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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