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R271 SEP

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,697 mi
Last recorded79,697 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 SEP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 79,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,080 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,929 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,371 miles

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slightly uneven front brake application.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 61,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,995 miles

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

front brake performance close to imbalance

Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake performance close to imbalance

Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

crack in front number plate

tow bar insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2006 52,975 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

crack in front number plate

tow bar insecure

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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R271 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R271 SEP, 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 R271 SEP registered?

R271 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R271 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 SEP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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