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R426 XEV

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

175,990 mi
Last recorded175,990 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 XEV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 175,990 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 175,871 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 175,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer sill dented

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 175,595 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 165,399 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 165,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 151,579 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 151,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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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R426 XEV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 R426 XEV, 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 R426 XEV registered?

R426 XEV is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R426 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 XEV shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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