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R345 EDV

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,850 mi
Last recorded224,850 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 EDV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 224,850 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 224,850 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 219,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 219,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 214,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 211,780 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 211,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 209,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 208,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 208,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 204,806 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2006 201,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 201,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 198,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R345 EDV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R345 EDV, 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 R345 EDV registered?

R345 EDV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R345 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 EDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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