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R558 MCF

1997 Fiat Scudo

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,070 mi
Last recorded156,070 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 MCF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 156,070 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind to rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 155,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 151,490 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts need replacing as there both split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded some borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge borderline , will need replacing , also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 151,472 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts need replacing as there both split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded some borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge borderline , will need replacing , also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 149,039 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 144,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,528 miles

both front lower suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 139,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

offside washer weak in operation

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 138,103 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 136,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

drivers seat base loose but not insecure

nearside front inner brake pads look thin, advive to get checked/changed

slight damage at nearside rear under bumper

Fail 13 Oct 2012 136,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat base loose but not insecure

nearside front inner brake pads look thin, advive to get checked/changed

slight damage at nearside rear under bumper

Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 109,540 miles

Driver & passenger seat backs make a "Crack" noise when pressure is applied.

Slight wear / movement in Steering Rack at the O/S/F

the Driver's Wiper blade has a small split on the inside, but still clears the swept area.

the O/S/F tyre has a hole/nail in the treaded area.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 103,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,718 miles

rear seatbelt has outer covers missing

Pass 26 Jul 2005 94,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 94,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Track rod 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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R558 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R558 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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R558 MCF is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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