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R296 FRT

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,583 mi
Last recorded208,583 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 FRT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 208,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 208,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 205,654 miles

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r . but not a prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2020 202,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has low reserve travel

parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 197,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 197,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 192,396 miles

Dissimilar sized wheels fitted front and rear

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 182,501 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 182,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 177,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 170,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 158,505 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 158,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 147,936 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 147,936 miles

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

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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R296 FRT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R296 FRT, 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 R296 FRT registered?

R296 FRT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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