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R576 VFR

1998 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 VFR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 124,128 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,118 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all nearside (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 124,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,234 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished & starting to split

Fail 22 Feb 2017 119,234 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses perished & starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s front seat belt slow on retraction

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,948 miles

(1)front number plate will need changing soon

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 71,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front registeration plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R576 VFR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 R576 VFR, 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 R576 VFR registered?

R576 VFR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R576 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 VFR shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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