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R351 NCH

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 NCH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 95,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,348 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 94,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,504 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 92,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 91,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 90,508 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 90,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 89,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,232 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise vehicle cannot de turned off by the key

Pass 16 May 2012 88,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 87,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,654 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 86,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 84,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 81,933 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 81,933 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 79,085 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2006 74,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 67,974 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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R351 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R351 NCH, 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 R351 NCH registered?

R351 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R351 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 NCH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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