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R543 MCF

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,389 mi
Last recorded178,389 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 178,389 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 24 Apr 2012 178,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 20 May 2011 177,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 174,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 174,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 168,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 168,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 159,319 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 159,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.Small chips in windscreen †2.Exhaust emitting slight smoke †3.No. plates starting to discolour †4.Oil leak on engine/transmission †5.Brake discs worn(poss undersize)pads not checked

6.Nail in o/s/f tyre †7.n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit & perishing †8.Outer sills slight damage †9.Slight play in steering rack †10.n/s track rod end rubber split †11.Brake fluid level low

Fail 2 Aug 2007 159,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

assorted disability/seating modifications,rear seat mounts/floor flexing

footbrake travel

front brake bind/imbalance

n/s/f flexi hose surface damage

o/s mirror poor condition+visibility

o/s/f hub/rack wear/play

o/s/r bottom shock bush wear/displaced

rear exhaust modified/poor mount

rear hydraulic pipes leaking

rear load valve poor operation

screen damage

Pass 9 May 2006 142,023 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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R543 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R543 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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R543 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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