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R40 NOB

1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,451 mi
Last recorded134,451 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D122,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 NOB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 134,451 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ignition switch operation faulty

red brake warning light on the dash

temp gauge reads overheating

Fail 11 May 2009 134,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ignition switch operation faulty

red brake warning light on the dash

significant wear in the n/s/f steering arm joining the rack

temp gauge reads overheating

Pass 19 May 2008 122,517 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 122,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

os mirror glass taped on

slight play os steering rack joints

Battery insecure

CANNOT SWITCH IGNITION/ENGINE OFF FROM INSIDE VEHICLE/SWITCH( UNDER BONNET)

Pass 29 May 2007 110,998 miles

slight nsf brake bind.nsf tyre low.anti roll bar not fitted/clamps on subframe.

Fail 29 May 2007 110,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight nsf brake bind.nsf tyre low.anti roll bar not fitted/clamps on subframe.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 94,239 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 73,234 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo El 1.9D?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
9,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 97
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
position lamp(s) not working 63
Stop lamp not working 57
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R40 NOB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,817 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 El 1.9D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 NOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo El 1.9D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo El 1.9D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R40 NOB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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