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R387 ETC

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,700 mi
Last recorded92,700 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,700 miles

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

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,316 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 88,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs slightly pitted

slight play in offside front steering rack-end

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,443 miles

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

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)

dip stick broken unable to test oil level

light blue smoke from exhaust but not excessive

offside rear external door handle damaged

slight play in offside front seat but not inscure

vehicle has various body damage

Fail 6 Jan 2009 84,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

dip stick broken unable to test oil level

offside rear external door handle damaged

slight play in offside front seat but not inscure

vehicle has various body damage

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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R387 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R387 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 R387 ETC registered?

R387 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R387 ETC safe to buy?

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