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R343 UUJ

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 UUJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 992,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 92,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,442 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

exhaust system slightly blowing/deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,419 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front door mirror damaged but not considered to seriously impair view

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,455 miles

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

all rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

offside door mirror damaged but not considered to seriously impair view

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,797 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 47,627 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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R343 UUJ is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R343 UUJ, 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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What year was R343 UUJ registered?

R343 UUJ is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R343 UUJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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