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R37 VDT

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,794 mi
Last recorded142,794 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 VDT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 142,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre BOLD on outer edge

Fail 2 Nov 2010 142,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre BOLD on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 133,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 13 Oct 2009 133,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 17 Oct 2008 125,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 125,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 119,455 miles

both front brake discs worn/pitted

front brakes on maximum imbalance

n/s wiper blade split

oil leak engine area

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 15 Oct 2007 119,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front brake discs worn/pitted

front brakes on maximum imbalance

n/s wiper blade split

oil leak engine area

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2006 114,048 miles

Slight play in ofside steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2006 114,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2005 109,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 109,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R37 VDT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R37 VDT, 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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R37 VDT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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