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R427 FAH

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,628 mi
Last recorded155,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 FAH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,894 miles

grease on brake pipes

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 142,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,469 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 137,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 127,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 127,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 123,017 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 123,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 116,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 111,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 109,104 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 109,104 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FAH is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FAH, 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 FAH registered?

R427 FAH is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R427 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 FAH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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