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R385 ETC

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 114,371 miles

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

aux belt badly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2011 114,371 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

aux belt badly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,685 miles

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

Power steering belt coming off of pump slightly.

offside mirror damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,639 miles

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

offside mirror damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 107,935 miles

Offside door mirror cracked.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 107,898 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Offside rear tyre very perished but not to the cord.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 106,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 104,901 miles

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

o/s/f/ indicator lens damaged (repaired at time of test.)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 104,901 miles

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

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

o/s/f/ indicator lens damaged (repaired at time of test.)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 102,659 miles

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

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

windscreen starting to mark from wipers ,slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 93,479 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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R385 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R385 ETC, 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 R385 ETC registered?

R385 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R385 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 ETC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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