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R45 LTO

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,628 mi
Last recorded171,628 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 LTO
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,628 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 167,555 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 164,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 163,996 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 161,523 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 161,523 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 157,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Nearside washer jet not delevering water at same rate as other side

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

Fail 17 May 2017 157,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Nearside washer jet not delevering water at same rate as other side

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 152,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 152,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 146,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 139,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 132,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 126,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 126,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 119,443 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 119,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 113,082 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 113,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 May 2009 107,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 107,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 100,319 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 100,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 95,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 88,619 miles

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

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

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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R45 LTO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R45 LTO, 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 R45 LTO registered?

R45 LTO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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