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R427 EPW

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,413 mi
Last recorded182,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 EPW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 182,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 181,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Air filter housing not fitted to vehicle

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

Crack in N/S/R light lense

Exhaust has been repaired by welding and exhaust filler paste

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F outer CV boot has been repaired with a hard setting silicone substance

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Sports steering wheel has been fitted to vehicle

Vehicle has been modified and fitted with a motorcycle rear silencer

Pass 23 Jun 2009 167,004 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 140,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 140,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 126,868 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer cv boots perished and cracking

clutch judders when pulling away

inbalance on front brakes

osf brake juddering

play in osf wheel bearing + slight noise

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 117,423 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 117,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate degraded

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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R427 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R427 EPW, 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 R427 EPW registered?

R427 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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