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R459 GBB

1997 Fiat Scudo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 GBB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 111,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 111,089 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

fan belt braking up

Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,417 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,417 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 99,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 99,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 70,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 63,745 miles

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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R459 GBB is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R459 GBB, 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 R459 GBB registered?

R459 GBB is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R459 GBB 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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