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R538 OWH

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,071 mi
Last recorded166,071 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 OWH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 166,071 miles

Noise from belt area

Fail 12 Nov 2013 166,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Noise from belt area

Pass 15 Nov 2012 160,957 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 160,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 155,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 147,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

osr tyre wearing low on tread

steering column top bearing slight play/wear

steering rack play/wear

Fail 18 Nov 2010

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

osr tyre wearing low on tread

steering column top bearing slight play/wear

steering rack play/wear

Pass 2 Dec 2009 140,296 miles

Oil leak

nsf lower suspension arm back bush slight play/wear

osf steering rack end play/wear

Fail 27 Nov 2009 140,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

nsf lower suspension arm back bush slight play/wear

osf steering rack end play/wear

Pass 4 Dec 2008 132,287 miles

osf tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering slightly stiff

Fail 4 Dec 2008 132,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering slightly stiff

Pass 30 Nov 2007 123,147 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.

Discs corroded/worn. Efficiency okay at test.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 112,838 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low †

nsf tyre on legal limit of tread on outer edge

slight play/wear in steering rack

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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R538 OWH is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R538 OWH, 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 R538 OWH registered?

R538 OWH is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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