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R547 NSL

1997 Fiat Scudo

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 NSL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 75,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails - front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 75,428 miles

Brake valve leaking Brake load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails - front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 68,062 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,777 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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R547 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R547 NSL, 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 R547 NSL registered?

R547 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R547 NSL safe to buy?

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