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R597 KBN

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 KBN
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,011 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 89,780 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,965 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,552 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,589 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,411 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,531 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 67,531 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 59,220 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 59,218 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner 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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R597 KBN is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R597 KBN, 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 R597 KBN registered?

R597 KBN is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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