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R489 ECX

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 ECX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 141,161 miles

Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 137,410 miles

vehicles under body is getting corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 137,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 122,457 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 114,033 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 103,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 103,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 92,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 92,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,688 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,123 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,920 miles

brake pad wear warning light flashing intermittently.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,639 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 62,573 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 58,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 58,231 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 45,880 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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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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