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R492 MCF

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,718 mi
Last recorded182,718 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 182,718 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 182,718 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 175,627 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 175,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 167,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf outer cv gaitor cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2010 167,917 miles

nsf outer cv gaitor cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2009 160,961 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 160,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

os door mirror cover insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2008 154,094 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 147,507 miles

engine has oil leaks

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2007 147,496 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine has oil leaks

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 140,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 140,284 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2006 140,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pad sensors not connected

oil leak

power steering pump area saturated

slight brake pedal creep

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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R492 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R492 MCF, 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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R492 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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