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R331 PDD

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 PDD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 150,836 miles

o/s seat damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 150,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s seat damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,177 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 142,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

driver seat worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,266 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 133,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 119,624 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 119,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 108,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,437 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 96,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,771 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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R331 PDD 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 53.3%.

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 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 R331 PDD, 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 R331 PDD registered?

R331 PDD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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