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R572 CHT

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,235 mi
Last recorded184,235 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 CHT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2011 184,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2011 184,235 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 May 2010 171,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 161,528 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer edge worn.

stone chip in nearside headlight glass.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 161,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer edge worn.

stone chip in nearside headlight glass.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 159,801 miles

1) q/s rear light lens damaged 2) front brake discs worn req measuring 3) front brake pads look low req closer inspection asap 4) tyres 195 70 14 5) wheel trims fitted

6) spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2008 159,761 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

1) q/s rear light lens damaged 2) front brake discs worn req measuring 3) front brake pads look low req closer inspection asap 4) tyres 195 70 14 5) wheel trims fitted

6) spare tyre flat

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 151,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 151,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 141,002 miles

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

brake peddle has slightly long travel

minor engine oil leaks

n/s mirror lens has minor crack

Fail 11 Jul 2006 140,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

oil leak contaminating o/s steering rack boot

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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R572 CHT 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 R572 CHT, 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 R572 CHT registered?

R572 CHT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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