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R434 EPW

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,368 mi
Last recorded51,368 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 EPW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both door mirrors have been broken and had smaller glass stuck over the damaged glass offside casing is insecure

both side rear sliding door outer handles missing

drivers seat belt stalk is missing the plastic coverings

heavy oil leaks

loud noise from the engine could be power steering pump further investigation would be recommended

nearside sill dented

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,982 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 37,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R434 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 50%.

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 R434 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 R434 EPW registered?

R434 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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