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R570 GEC

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

128,298 mi
Last recorded128,298 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2012 128,298 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

n/s door has 1 lock missing but closes securely

o/s wiper deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight play in o/s/f steering rod inner end

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 127,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 127,456 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear passenger door damaged at top

Pass 1 Oct 2008
Fail 17 Sep 2008

Front Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,672 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 119,650 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 110,641 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 110,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 110,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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R570 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R570 GEC, 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 R570 GEC registered?

R570 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R570 GEC safe to buy?

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