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R282 EFC

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,125 mi
Last recorded235,125 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 EFC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 235,125 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2010 235,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 227,831 miles

front no plate cracked

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 227,363 miles

Battery insecure

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

N/S SLIDING DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 30 May 2008 227,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

N/S SLIDING DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 Mar 2007 218,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Apr 2006 210,727 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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R282 EFC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R282 EFC, 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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R282 EFC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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