MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside surface corrosion
vehicles under body is getting corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
vehicles under body is getting corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both bottom ball joint dust covers are slightly perished
n/side front tyre is worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut bearing support (arch) (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut bearing support (arch) (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
brake pad wear warning light flashing intermittently.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?
Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 ECX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R489 ECX, 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 R489 ECX registered?
R489 ECX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R489 ECX safe to buy?
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