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R501 TVP

1997 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

315,956 mi
Last recorded315,956 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 TVP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 315,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 307,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 307,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 302,033 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 301,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres come close to limit aprx 2.5/3.5mm both rear tyres come close to limit outer edge aprx 2.5/3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 288,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 280,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 270,862 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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R501 TVP is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Black 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 R501 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R501 TVP registered?

R501 TVP is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R501 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 TVP 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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