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R545 TPX

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,904 mi
Last recorded157,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 TPX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,904 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 150,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 150,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 149,513 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 149,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 148,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 148,584 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 146,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 144,784 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 142,462 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 142,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s mirror has slight damage .visibility not impaired

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 136,089 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 12,429 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R545 TPX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R545 TPX, 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 R545 TPX registered?

R545 TPX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R545 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 TPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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