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R57 BNT

1997 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

334,379 mi
Last recorded334,379 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 334,379 miles

bottom arm bushes starting to split

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

brake pedal rubber wearing

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

lower gearbox mounting bush worn & loose

n/s outer sill slight damage

n/s/r footbrake eff slightly low

o/s/r beam axle mounting bush starting to unbond

oil leak on engine/tranmission

rear floor,chassis starting to corrode

sl;ight in teraction o/s/r light

slight play in steering rack

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

small chip in windscreen

top engine mounting bush split

Fail 22 Nov 2007 334,379 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

bottom arm bushes starting to split

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

lower gearbox mounting bush worn & loose

n/s outer sill slight damage

o/s/r beam axle mounting bush starting to unbond

oil leak on engine/tranmission

rear floor,chassis starting to corrode

sl;ight in teraction o/s/r light

small chip in windscreen

top engine mounting bush split

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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R57 BNT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R57 BNT, 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 R57 BNT registered?

R57 BNT is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R57 BNT safe to buy?

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