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R497 UKW

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,938 mi
Last recorded116,938 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 UKW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 116,938 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 116,930 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,658 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Wiper linkage slightly worn.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 107,641 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Wiper linkage slightly worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 95,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 89,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 83,780 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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R497 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R497 UKW, 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 R497 UKW registered?

R497 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R497 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 UKW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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